How To Fix PK202 - The mandatory status &1 from status sequence &2 cannot be ignored

PK202 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 202

• Message text: The mandatory status &1 from status sequence &2 cannot be ignored

What causes this issue?

In the control cycle data, you have specified a status sequence in
which several kanban statuses are mandatory. These statuses are not
allowed to be missed out.

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?

Correct the data accordingly.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK202 - The mandatory status &1 from status sequence &2 cannot be ignored ?

  The SAP error message PK202 indicates that a mandatory status in a status sequence cannot be ignored. This typically occurs in the context of production orders, maintenance orders, or other processes where status management is crucial. The error suggests that the system is trying to process an order or document that has a mandatory status that must be fulfilled before proceeding.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mandatory Status Requirement: The status sequence defined for the order or document includes a mandatory status that has not been set. This means that the system requires this status to be active before any further actions can be taken.
  Incorrect Status Transition: The user may be attempting to change the status of an order or document in a way that violates the defined status sequence.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the status management in the system, such as missing or incorrectly defined status sequences.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Status Sequence Configuration:
  
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