How To Fix PK057 - No in-house production strategy exists in plant &1 in the specified area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 057

• Message text: No in-house production strategy exists in plant &1 in the specified area

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK057 - No in-house production strategy exists in plant &1 in the specified area ?

  The SAP error message PK057 indicates that there is no in-house production strategy defined for a specific plant and area. This error typically arises in the context of production planning and control, particularly when trying to execute production-related transactions or processes.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  Missing Production Strategy: The system does not have a defined in-house production strategy for the specified plant and area. This could be due to configuration issues or missing entries in the relevant master data.
  Incorrect Plant or Area: The plant or area specified in the transaction may not be correctly set up or may not exist in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or production resources may not have the necessary settings for in-house production.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PK057 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Production Strategy Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for production planning and check if the in-house production strategy is defined for the specified plant and area.
  If it is missing, you will need to create or modify the production strategy.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant and Area Settings:
  
  Ensure that the plant and area specified in the transaction are correct.
  Check if the plant is active and properly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the relevant material in the specified plant.
  Ensure that the production-related views (like MRP, Work Scheduling) are correctly maintained and that the in-house production strategy is assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to set up in-house production strategies.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material), OMDU (Define Production Strategies), or OPPQ (Define Production Resources/Tools) to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the transaction has the necessary authorizations to view and modify production strategies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the PK057 error in SAP.