How To Fix PK266 - Maximum number of kanban containers were exceeded in the calculation

PK266 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 266

• Message text: Maximum number of kanban containers were exceeded in the calculation

What causes this issue?

In the kanban calculation, the number of kanban containers exceeded the
maximum number of 999 kanban containers.

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?

Check your entries for the calculation in the control cycle or in the
calculation profile.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PK266 - Details

• The SAP error message PK266, which states "Maximum number of kanban containers were exceeded in the calculation," typically occurs in the context of Kanban management within SAP's Production Planning (PP) module. This error indicates that the system has calculated a number of Kanban containers that exceeds the predefined limit set in the configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Limits: The maximum number of Kanban containers is defined in the configuration settings. If the demand or supply calculations exceed this limit, the error will be triggered.
  Demand Fluctuations: Sudden spikes in demand or incorrect demand forecasts can lead to a situation where the calculated number of Kanban containers exceeds the configured maximum.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for Kanban control cycles, such as the number of containers or the container size, may not be aligned with the actual production requirements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for Kanban control cycles in the SAP system. You can do this by navigating