How To Fix PK197 - Kanban container cannot be set to IN TRANSIT from status &1

PK197 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 197

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

What causes this issue?

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

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK197 - Kanban container cannot be set to IN TRANSIT from status &1 ?

  The SAP error message PK197 indicates that a Kanban container cannot be set to the "IN TRANSIT" 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 Kanban containers is crucial for inventory and production processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Incorrect Current Status: The Kanban container is in a status that does not allow it to transition to "IN TRANSIT". For example, if the container is in a "FULL" or "EMPTY" status, it may not be allowed to move to "IN TRANSIT".
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Kanban control cycle that restrict the movement of containers between certain statuses.
  
  
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the status of the Kanban container.
  
  
  System Errors: There could be underlying system issues or bugs that prevent the