How To Fix PK049 - Control cycle data must be saved first

PK049 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Control cycle data must be saved first

What causes this issue?

The number of the control cycle is not determined until you save.
Therefore, you can no longer print the kanban.

System Response

The print command is flagged. When you save, the system will print the
kanban.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK049 - Control cycle data must be saved first ?

  The SAP error message PK049, which states "Control cycle data must be saved first," typically occurs in the context of Production Planning (PP) and is related to the control cycle configuration in SAP. This error indicates that you are trying to perform an action that requires the control cycle data to be saved before proceeding.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsaved Changes: You may have made changes to the control cycle data but have not saved them yet. The system requires that all changes be saved before you can perform further actions.
  Incomplete Data: The control cycle may not be fully configured or may have missing mandatory fields that need to be completed before saving.
  Transaction Sequence: You might be trying to execute a transaction that depends on the control cycle being saved, but the system has not yet registered the changes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Save the Control Cycle: Ensure that you save the control cycle data before attempting to perform any