How To Fix PK239 - Kanban container cannot be set from status &1 to IN USE

PK239 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 239

• Message text: Kanban container cannot be set from status &1 to IN USE

What causes this issue?

You can only set kanban containers with status FULL to status IN USE.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK239 - Kanban container cannot be set from status &1 to IN USE ?

  The SAP error message PK239 indicates that a Kanban container cannot be set from its current status to "IN USE." This error typically arises in the context of Kanban management within SAP, which is a part of the Production Planning (PP) module. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Incorrect Status Transition: The Kanban container may not be in a status that allows it to transition to "IN USE." For example, it might be in a status like "EMPTY" or "FULL" that does not permit this change.
  
  
  Container Already in Use: The container might already be in the "IN USE" status or in a status that is not compatible with the transition.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Kanban control cycle that restrict the status changes.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: Required data for the Kanban container might be missing or incorrect, preventing the status change.
  
  
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