How To Fix PK019 - Please define reference completely

PK019 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Please define reference completely

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK019 - Please define reference completely ?

  The SAP error message PK019, which states "Please define reference completely," typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with production orders, bills of materials (BOMs), or routing definitions. This error indicates that there is an incomplete or missing reference in the configuration of a production-related object.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incomplete Master Data: The material master, BOM, or routing may not be fully defined. For example, a BOM might be missing components or a routing might lack operations.
  Missing Reference Objects: The system may be looking for a reference to a material, production version, or other related objects that have not been defined or are incomplete.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to production planning or the specific module being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PK019 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master is