How To Fix PK256 - Material &1 does not exist in the kanban board

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 256

• Message text: Material &1 does not exist in the kanban board

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK256 - Material &1 does not exist in the kanban board ?

  The SAP error message PK256, which states "Material &1 does not exist in the kanban board," typically occurs in the context of the Kanban process within SAP's Production Planning (PP) module. This error indicates that the system cannot find the specified material in the Kanban board configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Configured: The material in question has not been set up in the Kanban board. This could be due to a missing configuration or the material not being assigned to the correct Kanban control cycle.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number being referenced may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Inactive Kanban Board: The Kanban board may not be active or may have been deactivated.
  Missing Control Cycle: The control cycle for the material may not exist or may not be properly defined.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the Kanban board for that material.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Configuration:
  
  Go to the Kanban board configuration and verify if the material is correctly assigned to the Kanban control cycle.
  Use transaction code PK01 (Create Kanban Control Cycle) or PK02 (Change Kanban Control Cycle) to check the settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Number:
  
  Ensure that the material number you are using is correct. You can check this in the material master using transaction code MM03.
  
  
  
  Activate Kanban Board:
  
  If the Kanban board is inactive, you may need to activate it. This can be done in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check Control Cycle:
  
  Ensure that the control cycle for the material is defined and active. You can check this in the Kanban control cycle settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access the Kanban board. If not, contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Kanban and the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PK01: Create Kanban Control Cycle
  PK02: Change Kanban Control Cycle
  PK03: Display Kanban Control Cycle
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  SAP Community: Consider searching or posting in the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PK256 error and implement the appropriate solution.