How To Fix PK073 - Kanban container has the status ERROR. Signal not possible.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Kanban container has the status ERROR. Signal not possible.

What causes this issue?

The kanban container for which the kanban signal is to be triggered has
the status ERROR. This means, the last kanban signal resulted in an
error and was not triggered as expected.
You must first correct the error before you can change the status.

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?

Proceed as follows:
Analyze the error message for the kanban container.
You can display the error message in the following functions:
Kanban board
Error display
Kanban correction
Eliminate the cause of the error.
Set the kanban container using the kanban correction to the correct
status.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK073 - Kanban container has the status ERROR. Signal not possible. ?

  The SAP error message PK073, which states "Kanban container has the status ERROR. Signal not possible," typically occurs in the context of the Kanban process within SAP's production planning and control module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the status of a Kanban container, preventing the system from processing a signal (such as a request to replenish stock).
  Causes:
  
  
  Container Status: The Kanban container may be in an ERROR status due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The container has not been properly set up.
  There are discrepancies in the inventory levels.
  The container has been flagged for some issue (e.g., damaged, lost, etc.).
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Kanban setup, such as incorrect parameters or missing data.
  
  
  Material Issues: The material associated with the Kanban container may have issues, such as being blocked or not available.
  
  
  User Errors: Incorrect user actions, such as trying to signal a container that is not ready for signaling.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Container Status: 
  
  Go to the Kanban container in question and check its status. You can do this using transaction code PK13N (Display Kanban) or PK12N (Display Kanban Board).
  If the status is ERROR, investigate the reason for the error.
  
  
  
  Correct the Issue:
  
  If the container is flagged for a specific issue, resolve that issue (e.g., if it is damaged, repair it or replace it).
  Ensure that the container is properly set up and that all necessary data is complete.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the Kanban process in your SAP system. Ensure that all parameters are correctly defined.
  Verify that the Kanban control cycle is correctly set up and that the relevant materials are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Inventory Check:
  
  Ensure that the inventory levels for the materials associated with the Kanban container are correct and that there are no discrepancies.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the proper procedures for signaling Kanban containers to avoid user errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed troubleshooting steps related to Kanban processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  PK13N: Display Kanban
  PK12N: Display Kanban Board
  PK01: Create Kanban
  PK02: Change Kanban
  PK03: Display Kanban Control Cycle
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to the Kanban process.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after troubleshooting, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the PK073 error in your SAP system.