How To Fix PK098 - Initial material staging indicator is not allowed

PK098 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Initial material staging indicator is not allowed

What causes this issue?

Please select a material staging indicator that is allowed.

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?

You generally have four material staging indicators to choose from:
"1" for direct picking
"2" for crate parts
"3" for release parts
"0" for no WM picking
Based on other settings, you may not always be able to choose from all
four indicators.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK098 - Initial material staging indicator is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message PK098, which states "Initial material staging indicator is not allowed," typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with production orders and material staging.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the system encounters an issue with the configuration of the production order or the material staging settings. The specific causes can include:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The production order may have been set up with an initial material staging indicator that is not allowed based on the current configuration or settings in the system.
  Material Staging Settings: The material staging indicator may not be compatible with the type of production order or the materials being used.
  Order Type Restrictions: Certain order types may have restrictions on the use of initial material staging.
  Missing Master Data: The material master or BOM (Bill of Materials) may not be correctly configured to allow for the initial staging of materials.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PK098