How To Fix PK246 - No graphic f.control cycle &1 possible. Select. crit. produce no reqmts

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 246

• Message text: No graphic f.control cycle &1 possible. Select. crit. produce no reqmts

What causes this issue?

You want to display the graphic for the kanban calculation for control
cycle &V1&. However, no requirements exist in this control cycle for
the material you selected in the period of examination or for the
requirements type you specified.

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 PK246 - No graphic f.control cycle &1 possible. Select. crit. produce no reqmts ?

  The SAP error message PK246 "No graphic f.control cycle &1 possible. Select. crit. produce no reqmts" typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with production orders and control cycles in SAP APO (Advanced Planning and Optimization) or SAP ECC (Enterprise Central Component).
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that there is no valid graphic control cycle for the specified production process or material. The reasons for this error can include:
  
  Missing Control Cycle: The control cycle for the material or production process has not been defined or is not active.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to generate the production requirements do not match any existing control cycles.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the production planning settings, such as missing parameters or incorrect settings in the material master or production version.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the material not being assigned to the correct production version or plant.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PK246 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Control Cycle:
  
  Go to the transaction code PK01 (Create Control Cycle) or PK02 (Change Control Cycle) to verify if the control cycle for the material exists.
  Ensure that the control cycle is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria:
  
  Check the selection criteria used in the planning run. Ensure that they are correctly set to match the control cycle and production requirements.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check the material master data. Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct production version and that all relevant fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Production Version:
  
  Ensure that the production version is correctly defined and that it is assigned to the material in the material master.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use transaction codes like C223 (for checking control cycles) or C223N (for checking production versions) to identify any inconsistencies in the data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to production planning and control cycles for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PK01, PK02, MM03, C223, and C223N.
  Master Data: Understand the importance of master data in production planning, including material master, BOM (Bill of Materials), and routing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the PK246 error in your SAP system.