How To Fix PK488 - Kanban container cannot be cancelled

PK488 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 488

• Message text: Kanban container cannot be cancelled

What causes this issue?

You want to cancel a kanban container. The last action for this kanban
container is a goods receipt posting for a production order. This goods
receipt was triggered by the confirmation to production order &v1&.

System Response

When the kanban container was cancelled, the confirmation to the
production order would have to be cancelled as well. This is not
possible.

How to fix this error?

Instead, cancel the confirmation to production order &v1& using
transaction
<DS:TRAN.CO13>CO13</>. By canceling the confirmation, the goods receipt
and kanban container status are also cancelled.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK488 - Kanban container cannot be cancelled ?

  The SAP error message PK488, which states "Kanban container cannot be cancelled," typically occurs in the context of Kanban management within SAP's production planning and control module. This error indicates that there is an issue with attempting to cancel a Kanban container that is not in a state that allows for cancellation.
  Causes of PK488 Error
  
  
  Container Status: The Kanban container may be in a status that does not allow for cancellation. For example, if the container is already in a "Completed" or "In Use" status, it cannot be cancelled.
  
  
  Open Transactions: There may be open transactions or movements associated with the Kanban container that prevent it from being cancelled.
  
  
  Incorrect User Action: The user may be trying to cancel a Kanban container that is not meant to be cancelled, such as one that has already been processed or is part of a closed cycle.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Kanban