How To Fix PK028 - No kanban containers exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 028

• Message text: No kanban containers exist

What causes this issue?

You want to post the goods receipt for a receipt element (for example,
purchase order, production order, run schedule quantity) that will
result in the replenishment of a kanban container. However, no empty
containers were found that suits this receipt element.

System Response

The following reasons may exist:
a GR has already been posted for the receipt element and the status of
the corresponding container has been changed to FULL.
The GR is posted late and in the meantime, a new receipt element has
been created for the corresponding container.
If a scheduling agreement is used, the GR quantity of a previous GR is
distributed among the containers in such a way that at least one
container is refilled with less than the target quantity and is still
set to "FULL".
If you are dealing with a goods receipt for a purchase order, a
production order or a reservation, this message is issued as a warning.
If it is a goods receipt for a scheduling agreement, the system issues
the message as an error as in this case, no schedule lines can be
calculated for which a goods receipt quantity is still open.

How to fix this error?

If the system displays a warning, you have the following options:
You post the GR without reference to the container. To define where the
material is to be delivered proceed as follows:
In the kanban board (demand source view), you can determine the control
cycle(s) in which the material is used via the material number and the
receiving storage location. Here, enter the plant and the receiving
storage location in the initial screen of the plant and in the resulting
list, search for the control cycles for the material number.
You can also terminate the processing (for example, if you first want to
correct the data to post the goods receipt with reference to a kanban
container.)
If the system displays an error message (scheduling agreement
processing), you cannot post a goods receipt until an empty kanban
container with an open schedule line is available.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK028 - No kanban containers exist ?

  The SAP error message PK028: No kanban containers exist typically occurs in the context of the Kanban process within SAP's Production Planning (PP) module. This error indicates that the system cannot find any Kanban containers for the specified Kanban control cycle or material.
  Causes:
  
  No Kanban Containers Defined: The most common cause is that there are no Kanban containers set up for the material or control cycle you are trying to work with.
  Incorrect Control Cycle: The control cycle you are referencing may not be correctly defined or may not be active.
  Material Not Assigned: The material you are trying to process may not be assigned to any Kanban control cycle.
  Inactive Kanban Control Cycle: The control cycle may be inactive or not properly configured.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the Kanban setup.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Kanban Container Setup:
  
  Go to the transaction code PK01 (Create Kanban Container) or PK02 (Change Kanban Container) to verify if the Kanban containers are defined for the relevant material and control cycle.
  Ensure that the containers are correctly configured with the necessary parameters.
  
  
  
  Verify Control Cycle:
  
  Use transaction code PK03 (Display Kanban Control Cycle) to check if the control cycle exists and is active.
  Ensure that the control cycle is correctly linked to the material and that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Assign Material to Control Cycle:
  
  If the material is not assigned to any Kanban control cycle, you can do this in the control cycle configuration.
  
  
  
  Check for Inactive Control Cycles:
  
  Ensure that the control cycle is active. If it is inactive, you may need to activate it or create a new active control cycle.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to ensure that all related master data (material master, work center, etc.) is correctly set up and consistent.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Kanban processing for additional guidance on setup and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PK01: Create Kanban Container
  PK02: Change Kanban Container
  PK03: Display Kanban Control Cycle
  PK04: Display Kanban Container
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to Kanban processing.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and manage Kanban containers and control cycles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PK028 error and implement the appropriate solution.