How To Fix PK111 - No suitable control cycle found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 111

• Message text: No suitable control cycle found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK111 - No suitable control cycle found ?

  The SAP error message PK111: No suitable control cycle found typically occurs in the context of Product Costing and is related to the absence of a control cycle for a particular material or production process. This error can arise during various activities, such as when trying to perform a cost estimate or when executing a production order.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Control Cycle: The most common cause is that there is no control cycle defined for the material in question. Control cycles are essential for the costing process as they define how costs are calculated and allocated.
  Incorrect Configuration: The control cycle may not be properly configured or may not be assigned to the relevant material or production version.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to find a suitable control cycle.
  Production Version Issues: If the production version is not maintained or is incorrect, it may lead to this error.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The control cycle may be plant-specific, and if the plant is not correctly set up, the system may not find the control cycle.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Define Control Cycle:
  
  Go to the transaction code KKS1 (Create Control Cycle) or KKS2 (Change Control Cycle) and ensure that a control cycle is defined for the relevant material and plant.
  Make sure that the control cycle is correctly linked to the appropriate cost center or internal order.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master and verify that the costing view is correctly maintained.
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct valuation area (plant).
  
  
  
  Review Production Versions:
  
  Check if the production version is maintained for the material using transaction code C202. If not, create or adjust the production version as necessary.
  
  
  
  Validate Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the controlling area and ensure that all necessary settings for cost controlling and product costing are in place.
  
  
  
  Check for Plant-Specific Control Cycles:
  
  If the control cycle is plant-specific, ensure that the correct plant is being used in the transaction that is generating the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on control cycles and product costing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KKS1: Create Control Cycle
  KKS2: Change Control Cycle
  MM03: Display Material Master
  C202: Maintain Production Versions
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify control cycles and material master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PK111 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.