How To Fix PAB026 - The KANBAN ind. is not set correctly in item &2 of scheduling agt &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PAB - JIT calls

• Message number: 026

• Message text: The KANBAN ind. is not set correctly in item &2 of scheduling agt &1

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Maintain the kanban indicator for summarized JIT calls in the
scheduling agreement.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PAB026 - The KANBAN ind. is not set correctly in item &2 of scheduling agt &1 ?

  The SAP error message PAB026 indicates that there is an issue with the KANBAN indicator for a specific item in a scheduling agreement. This error typically arises when the KANBAN indicator is not set correctly for the item in question, which can prevent the system from processing the KANBAN signals as expected.
  Cause:
  
  Missing KANBAN Indicator: The KANBAN indicator may not be set for the item in the scheduling agreement.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for KANBAN in the material master or the scheduling agreement may be incorrect.
  Item Category: The item category used in the scheduling agreement may not support KANBAN processing.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the material master data or the vendor master data that affect KANBAN processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check KANBAN Indicator:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check if the KANBAN indicator is set correctly for the relevant material.
  Ensure that the KANBAN indicator is activated in the relevant views (e.g., MRP view).
  
  
  
  Review Scheduling Agreement:
  
  Open the scheduling agreement (transaction code ME33K) and check the item details for the specific item number.
  Ensure that the KANBAN indicator is set correctly in the item details.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for KANBAN in the system. This can be done through transaction SPRO by navigating to the relevant configuration paths for KANBAN.
  Ensure that the settings align with the business requirements for KANBAN processing.
  
  
  
  Item Category Check:
  
  Check if the item category used in the scheduling agreement supports KANBAN. If not, consider changing the item category to one that does.
  
  
  
  Master Data Review:
  
  Review the material master and vendor master data for any inconsistencies or missing information that could affect KANBAN processing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on KANBAN processing and the specific error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  KANBAN Process: KANBAN is a pull-based production control system that uses visual signals to trigger the production or replenishment of materials.
  Scheduling Agreements: These are long-term agreements between a vendor and a purchasing organization to supply materials over a specified period.
  Material Master: The material master contains all the information related to a material, including purchasing, sales, and inventory data.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.