How To Fix PK478 - Select value 1 for the "Trigger Replenishment" field

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 478

• Message text: Select value 1 for the "Trigger Replenishment" field

<LS>&CAUSE&</>
You have chosen the replenishment strategy <LS>direct transfer
posting</>.
the control cycle, you also entered the value 2 or 3 in the
<DS:DE.PKLOG>Trigger Replenishment</>
field. This procedure is not
possible for technical reasons.

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?

In the <LS>Trigger Replenishment</>
field enter the value <LS>1</> or choose another
replenishment strategy.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK478 - Select value 1 for the "Trigger Replenishment" field ?

  The SAP error message PK478, which states "Select value 1 for the 'Trigger Replenishment' field," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and material requirements planning (MRP) within SAP. This error indicates that the system expects a specific value to be selected in the "Trigger Replenishment" field, which is often related to the configuration of the replenishment process for materials.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The "Trigger Replenishment" field is not set correctly in the material master or in the relevant planning parameters.
  Missing Value: The field may be left blank or set to an invalid value that does not meet the system's requirements.
  User Input Error: The user may have selected an incorrect option or failed to select any option at all.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PK478 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the relevant views (e.g., MRP view) and ensure that the "Trigger Replenishment" field is set correctly. The valid value is typically '1' for triggering replenishment.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check the settings for MRP and replenishment strategies in the customizing (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the replenishment strategies are correctly defined and that the "Trigger Replenishment" field is configured to accept the appropriate values.
  
  
  
  User Input Validation:
  
  If the error occurs during a transaction where users input data, ensure that users are trained to select the correct value for the "Trigger Replenishment" field.
  Implement input validation checks if possible to prevent incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details on the "Trigger Replenishment" field and its valid values.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), SPRO (Customizing).
  Field Documentation: You can access field documentation in SAP by placing the cursor on the field and pressing F1 for help.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the PK478 error message in SAP.