How To Fix PK161 - Scheduling agreement item has no kanban indicator &1 or an incorrect one

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Scheduling agreement item has no kanban indicator &1 or an incorrect one

What causes this issue?

With a goods receipt for scheduling agreements, the system must
automatically be able to identify that it is a goods receipt for a
kanban, a summarized JIT call, or a sequenced JIT call. That is why the
scheduling agreement item, which is used to carry out the above
development processes, are provided with the indicator 'Production
supply'.

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?

If you have chosen a process, which creates a schedule line when a
kanban is set to EMPTY, then the 'production supply' indicator must have
the characteristic attribute 'X' in the delivery schedule.
If you have chosen a process, which creates a summarized JIT call when a
kanban is set to EMPTY, then the 'production supply' indicator must have
the characteristic attribute 'Y' in the delivery schedule.
If you have chosen a process, which generates summarized JIT calls
independently of the kanban, the 'production supply' indicator must have
the characteristic attribute 'Z'.
Maintain the 'production supply' indicator for the scheduling agreement
item or select a different scheduling agreement item.
F4 on the scheduling agreement item will give you the scheduling
agreement items permitted.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK161 - Scheduling agreement item has no kanban indicator &1 or an incorrect one ?

  The SAP error message PK161 indicates that there is an issue with a scheduling agreement item related to Kanban processing. Specifically, it means that the item does not have a Kanban indicator set, or the indicator that is set is incorrect. This can prevent the system from processing the Kanban signals correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Kanban Indicator: The scheduling agreement item does not have a Kanban indicator assigned. This is necessary for the system to recognize that the item is intended for Kanban processing.
  Incorrect Kanban Indicator: The Kanban indicator assigned to the scheduling agreement item is not valid or does not match the expected values for Kanban processing.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that affect how Kanban indicators are assigned or recognized.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or vendor master data may not be set up correctly for Kanban processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Scheduling Agreement: 
  
  Go to the scheduling agreement in question and check the item details.
  Ensure that the Kanban indicator is set correctly. You can do this by navigating to the item details and looking for the Kanban-related fields.
  
  
  
  Update the Kanban Indicator:
  
  If the Kanban indicator is missing or incorrect, update it to the correct value. The valid values for the Kanban indicator can usually be found in the SAP documentation or by consulting with your SAP configuration team.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for Kanban in the SAP system. This includes verifying that the necessary settings for Kanban processing are enabled and correctly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the material master and vendor master data to ensure that they are set up for Kanban processing. This includes checking the relevant views and fields that pertain to Kanban.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the specific Kanban indicators and their meanings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the scheduling agreement processing again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like ME33K (Display Scheduling Agreement) to view the scheduling agreement details.
  Kanban Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration of Kanban in SAP, which can be found under the Logistics Execution or Production Planning modules.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the relevant module.