How To Fix PK295 - No kanban containers were found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 295

• Message text: No kanban containers were found

What causes this issue?

No kanban containers were found that suit the selection criteria.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK295 - No kanban containers were found ?

  The SAP error message PK295 "No kanban containers were found" typically occurs in the context of the Kanban process within SAP's Production Planning (PP) module. This error indicates that the system could not find any Kanban containers associated with the specific Kanban board or control cycle you are trying to work with. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  No Kanban Containers Defined: There may be no Kanban containers defined for the material or control cycle you are trying to process.
  Incorrect Control Cycle: The control cycle may not be correctly set up or may not be active.
  Material Master Issues: The material master record may not be properly configured for Kanban management.
  Status of Kanban Containers: The status of the Kanban containers may be set to inactive or they may have been deleted.
  Plant or Storage Location Issues: The plant or storage location may not be correctly assigned or may not have any active Kanban containers.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Kanban Container Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code PK01 (Create Kanban) or PK02 (Change Kanban) to verify if Kanban containers are defined for the relevant material and control cycle.
  Ensure that the containers are active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Control Cycle:
  
  Use transaction code PK03 (Display Kanban) to check the control cycle settings. Ensure that the control cycle is active and correctly set up for the material.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master:
  
  Check the material master record using transaction code MM03. Ensure that the relevant views (e.g., MRP, Purchasing) are correctly set up for Kanban.
  
  
  
  Check Status of Kanban Containers:
  
  Ensure that the Kanban containers are not in a status that prevents them from being used (e.g., inactive).
  
  
  
  Check Plant and Storage Location:
  
  Verify that the plant and storage location are correctly assigned in the Kanban configuration and that they match the settings in the material master.
  
  
  
  Recreate Kanban Containers:
  
  If necessary, recreate the Kanban containers using the appropriate transaction codes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PK01: Create Kanban
  PK02: Change Kanban
  PK03: Display Kanban
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on Kanban processes and configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify Kanban settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the PK295 error and implement the appropriate solution. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.