How To Fix IW065 - Person &1 does not belong to responsible work center &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 065

• Message text: Person &1 does not belong to responsible work center &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW065 - Person &1 does not belong to responsible work center &2 ?

  The SAP error message IW065 indicates that a person (employee) does not belong to the responsible work center in the context of a maintenance order or work order. This error typically arises when trying to assign a person to a task or operation in a work center where they are not authorized or not listed as a valid resource.
  Cause:
  
  Employee Assignment: The employee (Person &1) is not assigned to the work center (Work Center &2) in the system.
  Work Center Configuration: The work center may not have the employee listed as a valid resource or may not be configured to allow that employee to work there.
  Organizational Structure: The employee may belong to a different organizational unit or may not have the necessary authorizations to work in that specific work center.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data for either the employee or the work center.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Employee Assignment:
  
  Go to the work center configuration in SAP (Transaction code CR01 or CR02).
  Verify if the employee is assigned to the work center. If not, you can add the employee to the work center's list of resources.
  
  
  
  Update Work Center:
  
  If the employee should be able to work in that work center, ensure that they are properly assigned in the work center's master data.
  Check the validity dates for the assignment to ensure that the employee is active and eligible.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the employee has the necessary authorizations to work in that work center. This may involve checking their role assignments in the organizational structure.
  
  
  
  Check Organizational Structure:
  
  Verify that the employee is part of the correct organizational unit that corresponds to the work center.
  
  
  
  Consult with HR or Master Data Team:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your HR or master data management team to ensure that the employee's data is correct and up to date.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CR01: Create Work Center
  CR02: Change Work Center
  CR03: Display Work Center
  IW31: Create Maintenance Order
  IW32: Change Maintenance Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to work center management and employee assignments for further insights.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the IW065 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.