How To Fix U9141 - Plan &1 operation &2: &4 alternative work centers found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: U9 - Message Class for Output in Application Log

• Message number: 141

• Message text: Plan &1 operation &2: &4 alternative work centers found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message U9141 - Plan &1 operation &2: &4 alternative work centers found ?

  The SAP error message U9141 typically indicates that there are multiple alternative work centers available for a specific operation in a production order or routing. This can occur when the system is trying to determine which work center to assign for a particular operation, but finds more than one alternative work center that meets the criteria.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Work Centers: The operation in question has been defined with multiple alternative work centers in the routing or production order.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the work centers or the routing may not be set up correctly, leading to ambiguity in selecting the appropriate work center.
  Missing Selection Criteria: The system may not have sufficient criteria to determine which work center to use, resulting in multiple options being available.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Routing/Production Order: Check the routing or production order for the operation in question. Ensure that the alternative work centers are correctly defined and that only the necessary ones are included.
  Set Default Work Center: If a specific work center should be used by default, you can set it in the routing or production order. This can help the system to select the correct work center automatically.
  Adjust Work Center Configuration: If the alternative work centers are not needed, consider removing them from the routing or adjusting the configuration to limit the options.
  Use Selection Criteria: If applicable, ensure that selection criteria (like capacity, location, etc.) are properly defined to help the system choose the most appropriate work center.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing work centers and routings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CA03 (Display Routing) or CO02 (Change Production Order) to review and modify the relevant data.
  Work Center Configuration: Check the configuration of work centers in the SAP system (transaction CR01 for creating work centers, CR02 for changing).
  SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to routings and work centers.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the U9141 error and ensure that the correct work center is selected for the operation in question.