How To Fix PK255 - Enter a material

PK255 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 255

• Message text: Enter a material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK255 - Enter a material ?

  The SAP error message PK255 "Enter a material" typically occurs in the context of production planning or inventory management when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a material number, but none has been provided. This error can arise in various transactions, such as creating a production order, entering a goods movement, or managing stock.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Number: The most common cause is that the user has not entered a material number in the relevant field.
  Incorrect Transaction: The transaction being executed may require a material number, and the user may be in the wrong screen or process.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently cleared the material field or not filled it out correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, there may be configuration settings in the system that require a material number for certain processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Material Number: The simplest solution is to ensure that a valid material number is