How To Fix PK155 - Kanban container cannot be set to EMPTY from status &1

PK155 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 155

• Message text: Kanban container cannot be set to EMPTY from status &1

What causes this issue?

Only kanban containers with status FULL or IN USE or WAIT can be set to
status EMPTY.

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 PK155 - Kanban container cannot be set to EMPTY from status &1 ?

  The SAP error message PK155 indicates that a Kanban container cannot be set to "EMPTY" from its current status. This error typically arises in the context of Kanban management within SAP, which is a part of the Production Planning (PP) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error message PK155 can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Status: The Kanban container is not in a status that allows it to be set to "EMPTY." For example, it might be in a "FULL" or "IN PROCESS" status.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or conditions that need to be fulfilled before the container can be set to "EMPTY." This could include open production orders or other processes that are still referencing the Kanban container.
  
  Configuration Issues: There might be configuration settings in the Kanban control cycle that prevent the status change.
  User Authorizations: The user attempting to change the status may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve