How To Fix PK074 - Kanban container is locked - replenishment will not be triggered

PK074 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Kanban container is locked - replenishment will not be triggered

What causes this issue?

Kanban containers can be locked in the control cycle. Then it is not
possible to trigger replenishment for this kanban container. Instead,
the kanban container is set to the status WAIT.

How can this happen?

Kanban containers are locked if they are to be deleted or removed from
the control cycle or if they are not to be used for a certain period of
time.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK074 - Kanban container is locked - replenishment will not be triggered ?

  The SAP error message PK074 indicates that a Kanban container is locked, which prevents the replenishment process from being triggered. This can occur in environments using the Kanban method for inventory management, particularly in production and supply chain scenarios.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Manual Locking: The Kanban container may have been manually locked by a user or through a specific transaction.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the container from being used for replenishment.
  Status of the Kanban Container: The container may be in a status that does not allow for replenishment, such as being in a "blocked" or "inactive" state.
  Inventory Management Issues: There may be discrepancies in inventory levels or other related issues that lead to the container being locked.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PK074 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Lock Status:
  
  Use transaction code PK13N (Display Kanban) to check the status