How To Fix PK191 - No suitable replenishment strategy

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 191

• Message text: No suitable replenishment strategy

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Please maintain the replenishment strategies for Kanban
control cycles in Kanban Customizing, or maintain the Kanban-independent
control cycles in Customizing for JIT inbound.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK191 - No suitable replenishment strategy ?

  The SAP error message PK191, which states "No suitable replenishment strategy," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and material requirements planning (MRP) within SAP. This error indicates that the system could not find a valid replenishment strategy for a particular material or location.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Replenishment Strategy: The material may not have a defined replenishment strategy in the material master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the replenishment strategies may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Material Status: The material might be blocked or have a status that prevents it from being replenished.
  Location Issues: The storage location or plant may not be properly defined or may not have the necessary settings for replenishment.
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters for the material may not be set correctly, leading to the system being unable to determine a suitable strategy.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the MRP views. Ensure that a valid replenishment strategy is assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Review Replenishment Strategy Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration settings. Navigate to the relevant sections for inventory management and MRP to ensure that the replenishment strategies are correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Status:
  
  Check if the material is blocked or has any restrictions that would prevent replenishment. This can be done in the material master data.
  
  
  
  Check Storage Location and Plant Settings:
  
  Ensure that the storage location and plant are correctly set up and that they have the necessary settings for replenishment.
  
  
  
  Adjust Planning Parameters:
  
  Review the planning parameters for the material in the MRP view of the material master. Ensure that they are set correctly to allow for replenishment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on replenishment strategies and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Replenishment Strategies: These are predefined methods in SAP that determine how inventory is managed and replenished. Common strategies include Make-to-Stock (MTS), Make-to-Order (MTO), and others.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that address known issues.
  
  If the problem persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in MRP and inventory management.