How To Fix P/087 - The operations are not assigned to a workcenter.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P/ -

• Message number: 087

• Message text: The operations are not assigned to a workcenter.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P/087 - The operations are not assigned to a workcenter. ?

  The SAP error message P/087, which states "The operations are not assigned to a work center," typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with routing and work centers in the SAP system. This error indicates that the operations defined in a routing are not linked to any work center, which is necessary for the system to schedule and execute production orders.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Work Center Assignment: The operations in the routing do not have a work center assigned to them.
  Incorrect Routing Configuration: The routing may not be properly configured, leading to operations being unassigned.
  Deleted or Inactive Work Center: The work center that was previously assigned may have been deleted or marked as inactive.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been mistakes during the creation or modification of the routing or work center.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Routing Configuration:
  
  Go to the routing transaction (e.g., CA03) and check the operations to ensure that each operation has a valid work center assigned.
  If any operations are missing a work center, assign the appropriate work center.
  
  
  
  Verify Work Center Status:
  
  Use transaction code CR01 or CR02 to check the status of the work center. Ensure that it is active and correctly configured.
  If the work center is inactive, you may need to reactivate it or create a new work center.
  
  
  
  Review Production Order:
  
  If the error occurs while processing a production order, check the order details to ensure that the routing and work center are correctly linked.
  
  
  
  Recreate Routing:
  
  If the routing is significantly misconfigured, consider recreating it from scratch, ensuring that all operations are correctly assigned to valid work centers.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on routing and work center assignments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CA03: Display Routing
  CR01: Create Work Center
  CR02: Change Work Center
  CO01: Create Production Order
  CO02: Change Production Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to view and modify routings and work centers.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the P/087 error and ensure that your operations are correctly assigned to work centers in SAP.