How To Fix PJ670 - Work center & defined twice (Please check)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PJ - MPX interface messages (Download and Upload)

• Message number: 670

• Message text: Work center & defined twice (Please check)

What causes this issue?

The MPX files has the same name several time for the same field
<ZH>Short text</>. The project system creates the number for the work
center from the short text.

System Response

INCLUDE 'NA_ALLG_NOVERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

Check what you have called the field short text in Microsoft Project(R)
and make any changes necessary.
Please note:
The short text may not be the same for several resources.

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

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Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PJ670 - Work center & defined twice (Please check) ?

  The SAP error message PJ670 indicates that a work center has been defined more than once in the system, which can lead to confusion and inconsistencies in project management and resource planning. This error typically occurs in the context of project systems (PS) or production planning (PP) modules when trying to assign a work center to a project or operation.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that the same work center has been entered multiple times in the system, either in the same project or across different projects.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings that allow for duplicate entries.
  Data Migration Errors: If data has been migrated from another system, it’s possible that duplicates were created during the migration process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Work Center Definitions:
  
  Go to the transaction code CR02 (Change Work Center) or CR03 (Display Work Center) and check the work center definitions.
  Ensure that the work center in question is not defined more than once.
  
  
  
  Review Project Assignments:
  
  Check the project or network where the error is occurring. Use transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder) to review the assignments.
  Look for any duplicate assignments of the same work center to different activities or operations.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify Duplicates:
  
  If duplicates are found, you can either delete the unnecessary entries or modify them to ensure that each work center is unique within the context of the project.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the project or network to identify any other potential issues that may be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for any specific guidelines related to work center definitions and project assignments.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the duplicates, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CR01 (Create Work Center), CR02, CR03, CJ20N, and CJ02 (Change Project).
  Work Center Configuration: Understand the configuration settings for work centers in your SAP system, including how they are linked to cost centers and production planning.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to create and modify work centers to prevent unauthorized duplicate entries.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PJ670 error and ensure that your work center definitions are unique and correctly assigned within your SAP system.