How To Fix PK358 - Outline agreement item is still used in kanban cntrl cycles or containers

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 358

• Message text: Outline agreement item is still used in kanban cntrl cycles or containers

What causes this issue?

You want to delete or lock the item of a purchasing agreement
(scheduling agreement or outline agreement) or set the "delivery
completed" indicator. The outline agreement item is still used however,
in KANBAN control cycles, kanban containers or summarized JIT calls.

System Response

As long as the outline agreement item is still used, it cannot be
deleted, locked or given the "delivery completed" indicator.

How to fix this error?

Check the use of the outline agreement item. You can determine the use
of an agreement in KANBAN control cycles with the KANBAN evaluation.

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK358 - Outline agreement item is still used in kanban cntrl cycles or containers ?

  The SAP error message PK358 indicates that an outline agreement item is still being used in Kanban control cycles or containers. This typically occurs when you attempt to delete or change an outline agreement item that is still linked to active Kanban processes.
  Cause:
  
  Active Kanban Control Cycles: The outline agreement item is associated with one or more Kanban control cycles that are currently active.
  Containers in Use: The item may be linked to Kanban containers that are still in use, meaning that there are still materials being managed through these containers.
  Incomplete Deactivation: The Kanban control cycles or containers may not have been properly deactivated or removed before attempting to change or delete the outline agreement item.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Active Kanban Control Cycles:
  
  Go to the transaction code PKMC (Manage Kanban Control Cycles) and check if there are any active control cycles linked to the outline agreement item.
  If there are active cycles, you will need to either complete or deactivate them.
  
  
  
  Check Kanban Containers:
  
  Use transaction code PK02 (Change Kanban Container) to check if there are any containers associated with the outline agreement item.
  If containers are still in use, you may need to empty them or deactivate them before proceeding.
  
  
  
  Deactivate or Delete:
  
  If you find active Kanban control cycles or containers, you can deactivate them using the appropriate transaction codes (e.g., PKMC for control cycles, PK02 for containers).
  Once all associations are cleared, you should be able to delete or change the outline agreement item without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Kanban and outline agreements for additional guidance on managing these elements.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or processes that might be using the outline agreement item.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PKMC: Manage Kanban Control Cycles
  PK02: Change Kanban Container
  ME33K: Display Outline Agreement
  ME32K: Change Outline Agreement
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide additional solutions related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify Kanban control cycles and outline agreements.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PK358 error and manage your outline agreement items effectively.