How To Fix PK218 - Receipt quantity must be greater than trigger quantity &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Receipt quantity must be greater than trigger quantity &1

What causes this issue?

You post a goods receipt for a kanban, or you set a kanban to the
status, "full". In so doing, you give a quantity that is saved as the
actual quantity of the kanban.
At the same time, it is determined in the kanban control cylce that
replenishment is triggered for the control cycle when the actual
quantity of the kanban is reduced by the quantity signal and reaches or
exceeds a trigger quantity.
If you set a kanban with an actual quantity either smaller or equal to
this trigger quantity to "full", the event described above does not
occur and the required replenishment is not triggered.

System Response

Therefore, a receipt quantity smaller than
or equal to the trigger quantity in the Kanban procedure selected here
is not possible.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK218 - Receipt quantity must be greater than trigger quantity &1 ?

  The SAP error message PK218, which states "Receipt quantity must be greater than trigger quantity &1," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or production planning when dealing with stock receipts or goods movements. This error indicates that the quantity you are trying to receive or process is less than the defined trigger quantity for that particular item or process.
  Cause:
  
  Trigger Quantity Definition: The trigger quantity is a predefined threshold that must be met or exceeded for a particular operation (like a goods receipt) to be valid. If the quantity you are trying to process is less than this threshold, the system will generate this error.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master or in the relevant movement types that define the trigger quantity incorrectly or too restrictively.
  Business Rules: Your organization may have specific business rules that require a minimum quantity for certain transactions, which could lead to this error if not adhered to.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Trigger Quantity: Review the trigger quantity defined for the material in question. You can do this by checking the material master data (transaction code MM03) or the relevant configuration settings.
  Adjust Receipt Quantity: If possible, increase the quantity you are trying to receive to meet or exceed the trigger quantity.
  Review Configuration: If the trigger quantity seems incorrect, consult with your SAP configuration team to review and adjust the settings in the material master or related configuration.
  Consult Documentation: Check any internal documentation or guidelines that may specify the required quantities for goods receipts or other relevant processes.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the minimum quantity requirements for transactions to avoid this error in the future.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), MIGO (Goods Movement), or MB1A (Goods Withdrawal) to investigate and resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message.
  Custom Development: If your organization has custom developments or enhancements, ensure that they are not interfering with standard SAP behavior regarding receipt quantities.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.