How To Fix PK015 - Not all kanban containers have status WAIT

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Not all kanban containers have status WAIT

What causes this issue?

You want to delete a control cycle. However, not all kanban containers
are set to the status WAIT in this control cycle.

System Response

This is not possible as kanban containers are still in circulation. For
example, replenishment may have been triggered for empty kanban
containers or material may still be available in full kanban containers.

How to fix this error?

Proceed as follows:
Lock the kanban containers. After the status sequence has been
completed, the system will automatically set these kanban containers to
WAIT and not to EMPTY.
When all kanban containers have the status WAIT, you can delete the
control cycle.
In exceptional situations, you can also set the kanban container status
to WAIT using the kanban correction functions. However, in this case,
you must cancel any replenishments already triggered and you must also
deal with any material still available in the full kanban containers.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK015 - Not all kanban containers have status WAIT ?

  The SAP error message PK015, which states "Not all kanban containers have status WAIT," typically occurs in the context of the Kanban process within SAP's Production Planning (PP) module. This error indicates that not all Kanban containers are in the expected status of "WAIT" when you are trying to perform an action that requires them to be in this status, such as confirming a Kanban signal or processing a Kanban replenishment.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Kanban Status: Some Kanban containers may be in a status other than "WAIT," such as "IN PROCESS," "FULL," or "EMPTY."
  Incomplete Kanban Setup: The Kanban setup may not be correctly configured, leading to inconsistencies in the status of the containers.
  Manual Changes: Users may have manually changed the status of some Kanban containers, which can lead to this error.
  System Errors: There may be underlying system issues or bugs that affect the status of Kanban containers.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Kanban Status: Review the status of all Kanban containers associated with the Kanban board. Ensure that all containers are indeed in the "WAIT" status.
  
  You can use transaction code PK13N to display the Kanban containers and their statuses.
  
  
  
  Change Status: If you find any containers that are not in the "WAIT" status, you may need to change their status back to "WAIT" if appropriate. This can be done through the Kanban control cycle or by using the appropriate transaction codes.
  
  
  Review Kanban Configuration: Ensure that the Kanban control cycle is correctly configured. Check the settings for the Kanban board and the containers to ensure they align with your operational processes.
  
  
  Reprocess Kanban Signals: If the issue persists, you may need to reprocess the Kanban signals or perform a manual intervention to reset the status of the containers.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing Kanban processes and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  PK13N: Display Kanban
  PK12: Change Kanban
  PK01: Create Kanban
  PK02: Change Kanban Control Cycle
  
  
  Kanban Process: Understand the overall Kanban process in SAP, including how signals are generated and how containers are managed.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and permissions to manage Kanban containers and their statuses.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PK015 error and implement a solution to resolve it.