How To Fix L2052 - Transfer requirement refers to kanban: reference will be deleted

L2052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L2 - Transfer requirements

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Transfer requirement refers to kanban: reference will be deleted

What causes this issue?

The system generated this <GL:transfer_requirement>transfer
requirement</> for <GL:Kanban>kanban</> replenishment and marked it as
such. It also recorded the transfer requirement number in the kanban
itself.
When the "processing completed" indicator is set, the system deletes
thereference in the transfer requirement header and in the kanban.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

When necessary, you need to repeat the request for replenishment using
a transfer requirement in the kanban.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L2052 - Transfer requirement refers to kanban: reference will be deleted ?

  The SAP error message L2052, which states "Transfer requirement refers to kanban: reference will be deleted," typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and inventory handling in SAP. This error indicates that there is a transfer requirement (TR) that is linked to a Kanban process, and the system is attempting to delete or modify that reference, which is not allowed under certain conditions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Kanban Process: The error usually arises when there is an attempt to delete or change a transfer requirement that is associated with a Kanban signal or process. In SAP, Kanban is a pull-based inventory management system that relies on signals to manage stock levels.
  Inconsistent Data: The transfer requirement may be in a state that does not allow for deletion or modification due to its association with a Kanban process.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the warehouse management or inventory management modules that are causing this