How To Fix PK208 - Quantity to be withdrawn is not available in the kanban containers

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Quantity to be withdrawn is not available in the kanban containers

What causes this issue?

You want to withdraw a material from kanban containers in a control
cycle. For this purpose, only kanban containers with status FULL or IN
USE can be used. The material quantity you want to withdraw exceeds the
quantity currently available.
If the material is physically available, the reason may be one of the
following:
A kanban container has not yet been set to status FULL although it is
already available.
The incorrect actual quantity (too small) was posted when setting the
kanban container to FULL.
Withdrawals have been posted (quantity signals) without material being
withdrawn.

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?

Check the kanban container and correct the actual quantity or the
status, if necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK208 - Quantity to be withdrawn is not available in the kanban containers ?

  The SAP error message PK208, "Quantity to be withdrawn is not available in the kanban containers," typically occurs in the context of Kanban management within SAP's production planning and control module. This error indicates that the system is unable to withdraw the required quantity of materials from the Kanban containers because the quantity available is insufficient.
  Causes:
  
  Insufficient Quantity in Kanban Containers: The most common cause is that the quantity of materials in the Kanban containers is less than what is required for the withdrawal.
  Incorrect Kanban Settings: The Kanban settings may not be configured correctly, leading to discrepancies in the expected versus actual quantities.
  Production Order Issues: There may be issues with the production orders that are linked to the Kanban, such as incorrect order quantities or statuses.
  Stock Management Issues: There may be stock discrepancies in the inventory management system, such as unposted goods movements or incorrect stock levels.
  Kanban Replenishment Not Triggered: The Kanban system may not have triggered a replenishment for the containers, leading to empty or insufficient containers.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Kanban Container Levels: Verify the current stock levels in the Kanban containers to ensure that they contain the required quantity. If not, you may need to replenish the containers.
  Replenish Kanban Containers: If the containers are empty or have insufficient stock, initiate a replenishment process to fill them up.
  Review Kanban Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the Kanban process to ensure that they are set up correctly, including the Kanban quantity, container size, and other relevant parameters.
  Inspect Production Orders: Review the related production orders to ensure they are correctly set up and that the quantities match the requirements.
  Check Stock Levels: Use transaction codes like MB52 or MMBE to check stock levels and ensure that the materials are available in the warehouse.
  Post Goods Movements: If there are unposted goods movements, ensure that they are posted to update the stock levels accordingly.
  Monitor Kanban Signals: Ensure that the Kanban signals are being monitored and that the replenishment process is functioning as expected.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  PK01: Create Kanban
  PK02: Change Kanban
  PK03: Display Kanban
  MB52: List Warehouse Stocks on Hand
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on Kanban processes and error handling.
  User Exits and Enhancements: If the issue persists, consider checking for any user exits or enhancements that may affect the Kanban process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PK208 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.