How To Fix PK186 - In the source list, sched. agrmt item &1 &2 has no kanban indicator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 186

• Message text: In the source list, sched. agrmt item &1 &2 has no kanban indicator

What causes this issue?

You want the supply source for this control cycle to be automatically
determined via the source list.
A scheduling agreement is found when the present data from the source
list is used. This scheduling agreement, however, does not have a
KANBAN indicator.
With a goods receipt for scheduling agreements, it must be apparent that
it is a goods receipt for a kanban. The scheduling agreement item, with
which the KANBAN process is carried out, must therefore be provided with
a KANBAN indicator.

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?

Maintain the kanban indicator for the scheduling agreement item or
check your data.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK186 - In the source list, sched. agrmt item &1 &2 has no kanban indicator ?

  The SAP error message PK186 indicates that there is an issue with a scheduling agreement item in the source list that does not have a Kanban indicator set. This typically occurs in the context of production planning and inventory management, particularly when using the Kanban method for managing inventory levels.
  Cause:
  The error message PK186 is triggered when:
  
  A scheduling agreement item is referenced in a Kanban process, but the item does not have the necessary Kanban indicator set in the source list.
  The system expects that the item should be managed using Kanban, but the configuration does not reflect this.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PK186 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Source List:
  
  Go to the transaction code ME03 (Display Source List) or ME01 (Maintain Source List).
  Enter the material number and plant to check the source list for the relevant scheduling agreement item.
  
  
  
  Verify the Scheduling Agreement:
  
  Use transaction code ME33K (Display Scheduling Agreement) to check the details of the scheduling agreement item.
  Ensure that the item is correctly set up for Kanban processing.
  
  
  
  Set the Kanban Indicator:
  
  If the scheduling agreement item is intended to be used with Kanban, you need to set the Kanban indicator in the source list.
  You can do this by editing the source list and marking the appropriate checkbox for the Kanban indicator.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for Kanban is correctly set up in your SAP system. This includes checking the settings in the material master and the control parameters for Kanban.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Kanban and scheduling agreements for any additional configuration steps that may be necessary.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Kanban: A scheduling system for lean manufacturing and just-in-time manufacturing (JIT). It uses visual signals to trigger the movement of materials.
  Scheduling Agreement: A long-term agreement between a vendor and a purchasing organization to supply materials at predefined intervals.
  Source List: A list that specifies the sources of supply for a material, including the vendors and the conditions under which they supply the material.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.