How To Fix PK201 - The status sequence &1 defined in the control cycle no longer exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 201

• Message text: The status sequence &1 defined in the control cycle no longer exists

What causes this issue?

A status sequence has been entered that is no longer defined in
Customizing.

System Response

The system cannot determine a status sequence or whether the status
sequence is valid.

How to fix this error?

define the status sequence in Customizing or maintain another status
sequence in the control cycle.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK201 - The status sequence &1 defined in the control cycle no longer exists ?

  The SAP error message PK201 indicates that there is an issue with the status sequence defined in a control cycle. This error typically arises when the system is trying to process a control cycle that references a status sequence that has been deleted or is no longer valid.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Status Sequence: The status sequence that was previously defined in the control cycle has been deleted or modified.
  Incorrect Configuration: The control cycle may have been configured incorrectly, leading to a reference to a non-existent status sequence.
  Transport Issues: If the status sequence was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Status Sequence: Verify if the status sequence referenced in the control cycle exists. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  
  Use transaction code PK01 to check the control cycle and see the status sequence defined.
  Use transaction code PK02 to check the status sequences available in the system.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Modify Status Sequence: If the status sequence has been deleted, you may need to recreate it or modify the control cycle to reference a valid status sequence.
  
  If you need to recreate it, go to the configuration settings for status sequences and create a new one that meets your requirements.
  
  
  
  Adjust Control Cycle: If the status sequence is no longer needed, you can adjust the control cycle to remove the reference to the invalid status sequence.
  
  
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects related to the status sequence were included in the transport request.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any documentation or change logs to understand if there were any recent changes made to the status sequences or control cycles.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PK01: Create Control Cycle
  PK02: Change Control Cycle
  PK03: Display Control Cycle
  PK04: Status Sequence Configuration
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify control cycles and status sequences.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PK201 error and ensure that your control cycles are correctly configured.