How To Fix PK046 - Control cycle &1 was not calculated. Selection criteria produced 0 reqmts

PK046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Control cycle &1 was not calculated. Selection criteria produced 0 reqmts

What causes this issue?

Control cycle &V1& was not calculated as no requirements exist in the
evaluation period selected or for the requirements type you selected.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PK046 - Details

• The SAP error message PK046 indicates that the control cycle specified in the message was not calculated because the selection criteria resulted in zero requirements. This typically occurs in the context of Production Planning (PP) and can be related to various factors. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  No Valid Control Cycle: The control cycle may not be properly defined or may not exist for the specified material or plant.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used for the calculation may be too restrictive, leading to no requirements being found.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material may not have the necessary master data set up correctly, such as MRP type, lot size, or planning parameters.
  No Demand: There may be no demand for the material, meaning there are no planned orders, sales orders, or forecasts that would generate requirements.
  Incorrect Planning Version: The planning version being used may not have any