How To Fix PK194 - Source storage location must differ from supply area's storage location

PK194 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 194

• Message text: Source storage location must differ from supply area's storage location

CAUSE&
The supply area for which you want to trigger replenishment has been
assigned to a storage location. However, you cannot trigger
replenishment for the supply area from this storage location.

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?

Select another storage location for the supply source.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK194 - Source storage location must differ from supply area's storage location ?

  The SAP error message PK194, which states "Source storage location must differ from supply area's storage location," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and logistics when there is an attempt to transfer stock or perform a movement that violates the rules set for storage locations.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you are trying to perform a stock transfer or a goods movement where the source storage location (the location from which the stock is being moved) is the same as the supply area's storage location (the location where the stock is being moved to). In SAP, certain processes require that the source and destination storage locations be different to ensure proper inventory management and control.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Storage Locations: Verify the storage locations involved in the transaction. Ensure that the source storage location is different from the supply area's storage location.
  
  
  Adjust the Movement: