How To Fix PK174 - Kanban container cannot be set to IN PROCESS from status &1


PK174 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

  • Message number: 174

  • Message text: Kanban container cannot be set to IN PROCESS from status &1

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  • What causes this issue?

    Only kanban containers with status EMPTY can be set to status IN
    PROCESS.

    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?


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK174 - Kanban container cannot be set to IN PROCESS from status &1 ?
    The SAP error message PK174 indicates that a Kanban container cannot be set to the "IN PROCESS" status from its current status, which is specified as "&1". This error typically arises in the context of Kanban management within SAP, where the status of a Kanban container is crucial for tracking the flow of materials in a production environment.
    
    Cause: The error can occur due to several reasons, including: Incorrect Status Transition: The current status of the Kanban container does not allow for a transition to "IN PROCESS". For example, if the container is in a status like "EMPTY" or "FULL", it may not be allowed to move directly to "IN PROCESS".
    Configuration Issues: The configuration of the Kanban system may not allow for certain status transitions based on the defined rules in the system. User Authorization: The user attempting to change the status may not have the necessary permissions to perform this action. System Errors: There

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