How To Fix PK097 - Reference control cycle is not a WM control cycle for replenishment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Reference control cycle is not a WM control cycle for replenishment

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK097 - Reference control cycle is not a WM control cycle for replenishment ?

  The SAP error message PK097 indicates that there is an issue with the reference control cycle in the context of Warehouse Management (WM) and Production Planning (PP) processes. Specifically, it suggests that the control cycle you are trying to use for replenishment is not recognized as a valid WM control cycle.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Control Cycle Assignment: The control cycle you are referencing may not be properly assigned to a Warehouse Management (WM) area or may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Missing WM Configuration: The control cycle might not be configured as a WM control cycle, which is necessary for the system to recognize it for replenishment processes.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data related to the control cycle, such as the material master or storage location settings.
  Wrong Plant or Storage Location: The control cycle may be linked to a different plant or storage location that does not have WM activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Control Cycle Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code PK05 (Control Cycle Maintenance) and verify that the control cycle is correctly defined and assigned to the appropriate WM area.
  Ensure that the control cycle is marked as a WM control cycle.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the materials involved in the control cycle. Ensure that the relevant views (such as Warehouse Management view) are properly maintained.
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master and confirm that the WM data is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Check WM Settings:
  
  Ensure that the Warehouse Management system is properly configured for the plant and storage location you are working with. You can check this in the configuration settings under Logistics Execution > Warehouse Management > Settings for Warehouse Management.
  
  
  
  Review Plant and Storage Location:
  
  Confirm that the control cycle is linked to the correct plant and storage location. If necessary, create a new control cycle for the correct plant/storage location.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on control cycles and WM settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the replenishment process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PK05: Control Cycle Maintenance
  MM03: Display Material Master
  SPRO: Access to the configuration settings for WM and PP.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify control cycles and related master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the PK097 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.