How To Fix PK162 - Indicator "Indep. source" not allowed for external replenishment

PK162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Indicator "Indep. source" not allowed for external replenishment

What causes this issue?

Carrying out "independent source" is only intended for in-house
production and stock transfer.

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.

PK162 - Details

• The SAP error message PK162, which states "Indicator 'Indep. source' not allowed for external replenishment," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and material requirements planning (MRP) when dealing with external procurement processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system encounters a situation where an independent source indicator is incorrectly set for a material that is being replenished externally. This can happen due to:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The material master record may have been incorrectly configured, particularly in the MRP views.
  Incorrect MRP Type: The MRP type assigned to the material may not be compatible with external procurement.
  Planning Strategy: The planning strategy used for the material may not support independent source indicators for external replenishment.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PK162 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Configuration:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the MRP views.
  Ensure that the MRP type is appropriate for external procurement (e.g., use 'PD'