How To Fix IW056 - Work center changed; system redefines work center-specific default data

IW056 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Work center changed; system redefines work center-specific default data

What causes this issue?

You changed the work center in the operation.

System Response

The system deletes the work center-specific data and enters default
values based on the new work center, for the following fields:
wage group
wage type
suitability
no. of time tickets
activity type

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

How to fix this error?

Check the new values and change them if necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW056 - Work center changed; system redefines work center-specific default data ?

  The SAP error message IW056 indicates that there has been a change in the work center, which has led the system to redefine the work center-specific default data. This message typically occurs in the context of maintenance orders or production orders when the work center associated with the order has been modified.
  
  Cause:
  
  Work Center Changes: The work center associated with the order has been changed or modified. This could include changes to the work center's capacity, scheduling parameters, or other relevant settings.
  Default Data Update: When a work center is changed, the system automatically updates the default data for the order based on the new work center settings. This is to ensure that the order reflects the most current and accurate information.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Work Center Changes: Check the changes made to the work center. You can do this by navigating to the work center in the SAP system and reviewing the settings and