How To Fix PK188 - Control cycle number does not match material, plant, supply area

PK188 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Control cycle number does not match material, plant, supply area

What causes this issue?

You have entered the control cycle number as well as data in the
material, plant, and supply area fields to determine the control
cycle.
This data is either incorrect or it refers to another control cycle.
The System is therefore unable to unambiguously determine the control
cycle.

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?

Delete either the control cycle number or your entry in the material,
plant, and supply area fields.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK188 - Control cycle number does not match material, plant, supply area ?

  The SAP error message PK188 indicates that there is a mismatch between the control cycle number and the associated material, plant, and supply area in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with control cycles in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Control Cycle Assignment: The control cycle may not be correctly assigned to the material, plant, or supply area in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the material master or the control cycle configuration.
  Changes in Configuration: If there have been recent changes to the control cycle or the material master data, it may lead to this error.
  Incorrect Transaction: The transaction being executed may not be appropriate for the control cycle or the material in question.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Control Cycle Assignment:
  
  Check the control cycle assignment for the specific material, plant, and supply area. Ensure that the control cycle