How To Fix IW059 - Enter the plant for the main work center

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Enter the plant for the main work center

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW059 - Enter the plant for the main work center ?

  The SAP error message IW059 ("Enter the plant for the main work center") typically occurs in the context of work order creation or maintenance in the SAP system, particularly within the Plant Maintenance (PM) or Production Planning (PP) modules. This error indicates that the system requires a plant assignment for the main work center associated with the operation in the work order.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The main work center defined in the operation of the work order does not have a plant assigned to it.
  The work center is not properly configured in the system.
  The work center may exist, but it is not linked to any plant in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IW059 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Work Center Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CR02 (Change Work Center).
  Enter the work center ID that is causing the error.
  Verify that the work center is assigned to the correct plant. If not, you will need to assign it to the appropriate plant.
  
  
  
  Assign Plant to Work Center:
  
  If the work center is not assigned to any plant, you can do this by:
  
  Selecting the "Basic Data" tab.
  Entering the relevant plant in the "Plant" field.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Verify Work Order:
  
  After making the necessary changes to the work center, go back to the work order (transaction code IW32 for change or IW31 for create).
  Ensure that the main work center is correctly specified in the operations of the work order.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Errors:
  
  If the error persists, check for any other related configuration issues or missing data in the work order or work center.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Work Center Master Data: Ensure that the work center master data is complete and accurate. This includes checking the capacity, cost center, and other relevant details.
  Plant Maintenance Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings for Plant Maintenance and Production Planning to ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on work center configuration and related error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IW059 error and proceed with your work order processing in SAP.