How To Fix PK356 - The indicator 'separate GR' cannot be deleted at the moment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 356

• Message text: The indicator 'separate GR' cannot be deleted at the moment

What causes this issue?

You have deleted the indicator 'separate goods receipt'. This is not
possible for one of the following reasons:
In this control cycle there are kanbans with the status EMPTY, for which
goods receipt has already taken place.
In this control cycle there are kanbans with the stauts FULL, for which
goods receipt has not yet taken place.

System Response

The system has reset the indicator 'separate goods receipt'.

How to fix this error?

Set the kanbans with the status EMPTY for which goods receipt has
already taken place, to status FULL. These kanbans are characterized by
the indicator '+' in the kanban board.
Post the goods receipt for the kanbans with status FULL, for which the
goods receipt has not yet taken place. These kanbans are characterized
by the indicator '-' in the kanban board.
Then you can delete the indicator 'separate goods receipt' in the
control cycle.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK356 - The indicator 'separate GR' cannot be deleted at the moment ?

  The SAP error message PK356, which states "The indicator 'separate GR' cannot be deleted at the moment," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and goods receipt (GR) processes. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration or status of the goods receipt indicator in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Active Transactions: There may be active transactions or processes that are currently using the 'separate GR' indicator, preventing its deletion.
  Configuration Settings: The indicator may be part of a configuration that is not set up to allow deletion at this time.
  Dependencies: Other settings or dependencies in the system may be preventing the deletion of the indicator.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete or modify the indicator.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Active Transactions: Ensure that there are no active goods receipts or related transactions that are currently using the 'separate GR' indicator. If there are, you may need to complete or reverse those transactions before attempting to delete the indicator.
  Review Configuration: Go to the configuration settings in the SAP system (usually in SPRO) and check the settings related to the 'separate GR' indicator. Make sure that the configuration allows for deletion.
  Check Dependencies: Investigate if there are any dependencies or linked settings that might be preventing the deletion. This could involve checking related materials, purchasing documents, or inventory settings.
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user attempting to delete the indicator has the necessary authorizations. If not, consult with your SAP security team to obtain the required permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like ME21N (Create Purchase Order), MIGO (Goods Movement), or SPRO (Customizing) to navigate through the relevant settings and transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.