How To Fix PK475 - Error reading control type in plant &1 for strategy &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 475

• Message text: Error reading control type in plant &1 for strategy &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK475 - Error reading control type in plant &1 for strategy &2 ?

  The SAP error message PK475, which states "Error reading control type in plant &1 for strategy &2," typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with strategies for production or planning in SAP's Material Requirements Planning (MRP) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing Control Type: The control type for the specified plant and strategy is not defined in the system. This could happen if the configuration for the production strategy is incomplete or if the control type has not been set up properly.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration settings in the planning strategy or the plant settings. This could include missing entries in the relevant tables or incorrect settings in the configuration.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There might be inconsistencies in the master data related to the material, plant, or strategy that are causing the system to be unable