How To Fix PK216 - Setting the error status for the kanban container is not allowed here

PK216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Setting the error status for the kanban container is not allowed here

What causes this issue?

You want to set a kanban container to the ERROR status. This is not
allowed here. The error status should only be set by the system when it
is not able to successfully process data.

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 your entry. If you made the entry using a bar code, check your bar
code.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK216 - Setting the error status for the kanban container is not allowed here ?

  The SAP error message PK216, which states "Setting the error status for the kanban container is not allowed here," typically occurs in the context of Kanban processing within SAP's Production Planning (PP) module. This error indicates that there is an attempt to set an error status for a Kanban container in a situation where it is not permitted.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Status Change: The error usually arises when there is an attempt to change the status of a Kanban container to an error status in a context where the system does not allow it. This could happen if the Kanban container is not in a state that allows for such a change.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Kanban setup that restrict the ability to set an error status under certain conditions.
  Process Flow Violations: The process flow defined in the Kanban system may not support the action being attempted, such as