How To Fix IW055 - Main work center & does not exist in plant & in the system (any more)

IW055 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Main work center & does not exist in plant & in the system (any more)

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The system checks whether the <GL:work_center>work
center</>-<GL:plant>plant</> combination exists in the system during
archiving.
In this case, it does not exist (any longer) in the system, and you
receive a system message to this effect.

How to fix this error?

Press <PF>ENTER</> to continue processing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

IW055 - Details

• The SAP error message IW055 indicates that the main work center specified in a maintenance order or related transaction does not exist in the specified plant or is no longer available in the system. This can occur for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes of IW055 Error
  
  Work Center Deletion: The work center may have been deleted or marked for deletion in the system.
  Incorrect Plant Assignment: The work center may not be assigned to the specified plant in the configuration.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues with the transfer of work center data.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration of work centers or plants may have led to the work center being unavailable.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the work center.
  
  Solutions to IW055 Error
  
  
  Check Work Center Existence:
  
  Go to transaction code