How To Fix PK374 - Supply area used in control cycles; storage location change not possible

PK374 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 374

• Message text: Supply area used in control cycles; storage location change not possible

What causes this issue?

You have assigned another storage location to the production supply
area. However, this production supply area is used in control cycles.

System Response

The production supply area cannot be changed.

How to fix this error?

To assign another storage location to the production supply area, you
must first delete the control cycle used to procure the material for
this production supply area.

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 PK374 - Supply area used in control cycles; storage location change not possible ?

  The SAP error message PK374 indicates that there is an issue with changing the storage location in a control cycle because the supply area is currently in use. This typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with control cycles in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to change the storage location of a material that is part of a control cycle, and the supply area associated with that control cycle is still active or in use. Control cycles are used in SAP to manage the flow of materials in production and are linked to specific supply areas. If the supply area is being utilized in any ongoing processes, the system will prevent changes to ensure data integrity and avoid disruptions in the production process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Active Control Cycles: Review the control cycles associated with the