How To Fix RSH_USER_VARIANT006 - You cannot assign the same work center (&1) with different plants.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSH_USER_VARIANT - Message class for RSH User Variant

• Message number: 006

• Message text: You cannot assign the same work center (&1) with different plants.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSH_USER_VARIANT006 - You cannot assign the same work center (&1) with different plants. ?

  The SAP error message RSH_USER_VARIANT006 indicates that there is an issue with assigning the same work center to different plants in the system. This error typically arises when you attempt to create or modify a user variant for a report or transaction that involves work centers, and the work center you are trying to assign is already associated with another plant.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that in SAP, a work center is defined at the plant level. This means that each work center must be unique within a specific plant. If you try to assign the same work center to multiple plants, the system will throw this error to prevent data inconsistencies.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Work Center Assignments:
  
  Go to the transaction code CR01 (Create Work Center) or CR02 (Change Work Center) to check the existing assignments of the work center in question.
  Verify which plants the work center is currently assigned to.
  
  
  
  Create a New Work Center:
  
  If you need to use the same work center functionality in a different plant, consider creating a new work center specifically for that plant. You can do this by copying the existing work center and changing the plant assignment.
  
  
  
  Modify User Variants:
  
  If you are working with user variants, ensure that the variant does not reference the same work center for different plants. Adjust the variant settings accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to work centers and user variants for additional context and best practices.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify work centers and user variants.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Work Center Definition: A work center in SAP is a location where operations are performed. It can be a machine, a group of machines, or a person.
  Plant: A plant is an organizational unit within a company where production, procurement, and inventory management activities take place.
  User Variants: User variants allow users to save specific settings for reports or transactions, making it easier to access frequently used configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.