How To Fix PK371 - Supply area &1 is still used in control cycles; deletion not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 371

• Message text: Supply area &1 is still used in control cycles; deletion not possible

What causes this issue?

You want to delete a
<DS:GLOS.3526C3DDAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>supply area</>.
However, this supply area is
still being used in control cycles &V2& &V3& &V1&.

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?

Delete the supply area from all
control cycles that use it.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK371 - Supply area &1 is still used in control cycles; deletion not possible ?

  The SAP error message PK371 indicates that a supply area (or supply location) is still being used in control cycles, which prevents its deletion. Control cycles are used in SAP for planning and managing the flow of materials between different locations, and if a supply area is still referenced in any of these control cycles, it cannot be deleted.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the supply area you are trying to delete is still linked to one or more control cycles in the system. Control cycles define how materials are supplied from one location to another, and if a supply area is part of an active control cycle, it cannot be removed until those references are cleared.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Control Cycles: 
  
  Use transaction code PK05 (or PK02 for display) to view the control cycles associated with the supply area.
  Check for any active control cycles that reference the supply area you want to delete.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify Control Cycles:
  
  If you find control cycles that are using the supply area, you will need to either delete those control cycles or modify them to remove the reference to the supply area.
  If you choose to delete a control cycle, ensure that it is no longer needed for your planning processes.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt Deletion:
  
  Once you have removed the supply area from all control cycles, you can attempt to delete the supply area again.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the supply area in other configurations or master data that might prevent deletion.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PK05: Maintain Control Cycles
  PK02: Display Control Cycles
  PK03: Display Control Cycle (for specific details)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on control cycles and supply areas.
  
  
  Consulting SAP Notes: If you encounter further issues or specific scenarios, check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  
  Testing in a Sandbox: If possible, test the deletion process in a sandbox environment to ensure that you understand the implications of removing the supply area and that it does not affect other processes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PK371 error and successfully delete the supply area.