How To Fix PK445 - Error determining warning limit for variances

PK445 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 445

• Message text: Error determining warning limit for variances

What causes this issue?

Error determining the inventory default values for warehouse number &v1&
and
for storage type &v2&. These default values contain the warning limit
for
variances between the posted quantity and the counted quantity.

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 define the default values in the Customizing activity
<LS>Define
Default Values</> in Customizing for <LS>Logistics Execution</>
(Logistics Execution -> Warehouse Management -> Activities -> Physical
Inventory).

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PK445 - Details

• The SAP error message PK445, which states "Error determining warning limit for variances," typically occurs in the context of production planning and controlling, particularly when dealing with variance calculations in production orders or cost centers. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, missing data, or incorrect settings in the system.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The warning limits for variances may not be properly configured in the system. This can happen if the necessary settings in the controlling area or the relevant master data are incomplete.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The error can occur if the relevant master data (like cost centers, production orders, or material master records) is not maintained correctly or is missing.
  
  
  Incorrect Settings: There may be incorrect settings in the controlling area or in the production order settings that prevent the system from calculating the warning limits.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access