How To Fix PK167 - No control cycle found for the entries


PK167 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

  • Message number: 167

  • Message text: No control cycle found for the entries

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  • What causes this issue?

    This backflushing transaction is only available for KANBAN materials
    when individual kanbans are to be backflushed with reference to a cost
    collector.

    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?

    With this function, you backflush kanbans for the replenishment
    strategies, "Run schedule quantities" and "manual KANBAN".
    If you want to use the replenishment strategy, "production orders", use
    the backflushing transaction in the menu for Production Orders.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK167 - No control cycle found for the entries ?
    The SAP error message PK167 ("No control cycle found for the entries") typically occurs in the context of Production Planning (PP) and is related to the absence of a control cycle for a specific material or production process. Control cycles are essential for the planning and execution of production processes, as they define how materials are managed and how production is controlled.
    
    Cause: Missing Control Cycle: The most common cause of this error is that there is no control cycle defined for the material in question. Control cycles are necessary for the planning of production orders and for the execution of production processes. Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of a control cycle. Incorrect Planning Parameters: The planning parameters for the material or the production process may not be configured correctly. Missing Configuration: The configuration for the production planning module may be incomplete

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