How To Fix PK428 - Check location or internal number range &2 for external stor. unit no. &1

PK428 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 428

• Message text: Check location or internal number range &2 for external stor. unit no. &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK428 - Check location or internal number range &2 for external stor. unit no. &1 ?

  The SAP error message PK428 indicates an issue related to the handling of storage units in the Warehouse Management (WM) module. Specifically, it suggests that there is a problem with the external storage unit number (EWM) that you are trying to use. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Storage Unit Number: The external storage unit number (&1) you are trying to use does not exist in the system or is not valid for the specified location or internal number range (&2).
  Number Range Issues: The internal number range for storage units may not be correctly configured or may not include the number you are trying to use.
  Location Issues: The location specified may not be set up to handle the storage unit type you are trying to use.
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the storage unit or the warehouse