How To Fix PK400 - Indicator "Consumption at Cost Center" remains without effect

PK400 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 400

• Message text: Indicator "Consumption at Cost Center" remains without effect

What causes this issue?

In replenishment strategy &v1& in the control cycle, you have set the
indicator <LS>Consumption Settled at Cost Center</> to <LS>Procurement
for Cost Center</>. Value update is not activated, but quantity update
is. In accordance with these settings, the system will post the material
upon goods receipt to the storage location, not to the cost center.

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?

You can retain the current indicator setting. However, it will have no
further influence on processing.

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 PK400 - Indicator "Consumption at Cost Center" remains without effect ?

  The SAP error message PK400, which states that the indicator "Consumption at Cost Center" remains without effect, typically occurs in the context of production planning and controlling (PP/CO) modules. This message indicates that the system is unable to process the consumption of costs at the specified cost center due to certain conditions not being met.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cost Center Configuration: The cost center may not be properly configured to allow for consumption. This could be due to missing settings in the cost center master data.
  Activity Type Assignment: The activity type may not be assigned to the cost center or may not be set up correctly.
  Cost Element Issues: The cost element used for the consumption may not be valid or may not be linked to the cost center.
  Planning Version: The planning version being used may not be active or may not allow for consumption.
  Period Closing: If the period is closed in the controlling area,