Message type: E = Error
Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN
Message number: 172
Message text: Status EMPTY cannot be set manually here
It has been defined for this control cycle that replenishment of a
kanban is triggered by some sort of signal from another kanban.
Therefore, you cannot set the status EMPTY manually.
If necessary, check the kanban data and the corresponding control
cycle. If these are correct, replenishment is triggered for a kanban
with status WAIT when the appropriate signal is given from another
kanban. Refer to the field <LS>Trigger replenishment</> to find out
what signal is used.
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PK172
- Status EMPTY cannot be set manually here ?The SAP error message PK172, which states "Status EMPTY cannot be set manually here," typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with production orders or process orders. This error indicates that the system is preventing the manual setting of a status that is not allowed for the current context.
Cause: Status Restrictions: The status "EMPTY" is likely a system-defined status that cannot be manually assigned to certain objects (like production orders) due to business logic or configuration settings. Order Type: The type of order you are working with may have specific rules that restrict the setting of certain statuses. Workflow Logic: The workflow or process logic defined in the system may dictate that certain statuses can only be set automatically by the system based on specific conditions.
Solution: Check Order Status: Review the current status of the order you are trying to modify. Ensure that you are not trying to
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