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

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 167

• Message text: No control cycle found for the entries

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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 or incorrect.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Control Cycle:
  
  Go to the transaction code PK01 (Create Control Cycle) or PK02 (Change Control Cycle).
  Create or modify the control cycle for the relevant material and plant combination.
  Ensure that the control cycle is correctly linked to the material master.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master data.
  Verify that the material is set up correctly in the relevant views (e.g., MRP view, Work Scheduling view).
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct production version if applicable.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Parameters:
  
  Check the planning parameters in the material master to ensure they are set correctly for MRP and production planning.
  Ensure that the MRP type and lot size are appropriate for the material.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the Production Planning module to ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  Check if the control cycle is correctly assigned to the relevant production process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the configuration or setup, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP PP consultant for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PK01: Create Control Cycle
  PK02: Change Control Cycle
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MD02: MRP Run
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to control cycles and production planning for any known issues or additional guidance.
  Training: Consider training sessions or workshops on SAP PP to better understand control cycles and their importance in production planning.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PK167 error and ensure that your production planning processes run smoothly.