How To Fix ICH_KANBAN040 - No control cycle control key found for external procurement (table TPK02)


ICH_KANBAN040 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: ICH_KANBAN - Messages for Kanban Master Data Transmission

  • Message number: 040

  • Message text: No control cycle control key found for external procurement (table TPK02)

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICH_KANBAN040 - No control cycle control key found for external procurement (table TPK02) ?
    The SAP error message ICH_KANBAN040 indicates that there is no control cycle control key found for external procurement in the table TPK02. This error typically arises in the context of Kanban processing, particularly when dealing with external procurement scenarios.
    
    Cause: Missing Control Cycle: The primary cause of this error is that there is no control cycle defined for the material in question in the TPK02 table. The control cycle is essential for managing the Kanban process, and if it is not set up correctly, the system cannot process the Kanban signals. Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the Kanban control cycle for external procurement. This could be due to missing entries or incorrect settings in the configuration. Material Master Data: The material master data may not be correctly set up for Kanban processing, leading to the absence of a control key.
    Solution: Check Control Cycle Configuration: Go to the transaction code PK01

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