How To Fix PK220 - Error printing the kanban card

PK220 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 220

• Message text: Error printing the kanban card

Self-Explanatory Message

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PK220 - Details

• The SAP error message PK220, which states "Error printing the kanban card," typically occurs in the context of the Kanban process within SAP's Production Planning (PP) module. This error can arise due to various reasons related to configuration, data issues, or system settings. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes of PK220 Error
  
  
  Printer 
  Configuration Issues:
  
  The printer may not be correctly configured in SAP.
  The output device may not be available or properly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Output Type:
  
  The output type for the Kanban card may not be defined or may be incorrectly configured in the system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues:
  
  The user may not have the necessary authorizations to print the Kanban card.
  
  
  
  Data Issues:
  
  There may be missing or incorrect data in the Kanban setup or the related master data (e.g., material master, work center).
  
  
  
  Form Issues:
  
  The form used for printing the Kanban card may not be correctly designed or may