How To Fix PK491 - The kanban quantity is not changed when a packing instruction is used

PK491 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 491

• Message text: The kanban quantity is not changed when a packing instruction is used

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PK491 - Details

• The SAP error message PK491, which states "The kanban quantity is not changed when a packing instruction is used," typically occurs in the context of Kanban management within SAP's production planning and control modules. This error indicates that there is a conflict between the Kanban quantity defined for a particular Kanban and the packing instructions that are being applied.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Packing Instructions: The packing instructions may specify a fixed quantity that does not align with the Kanban quantity. When packing instructions are applied, the system expects the Kanban quantity to be adjusted accordingly, but if it cannot be changed due to system settings or constraints, this error is triggered.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Kanban or packing instruction setup that prevent the adjustment of the Kanban quantity.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the material or the Kanban setup may not be correctly defined, leading to inconsistencies between the