How To Fix PK494 - The trigger point must be maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 494

• Message text: The trigger point must be maintained

What causes this issue?

You have activated the function for taking the capacity situation into
account in the replenishment strategy in the kanban control cycle.
In this case, the trigger point is a mandatory field in the control
cycle.

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?

Enter a trigger point.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK494 - The trigger point must be maintained ?

  The SAP error message PK494, which states "The trigger point must be maintained," typically occurs in the context of Production Planning (PP) or related modules where trigger points are used for planning and scheduling purposes. This error indicates that a required configuration or data entry related to the trigger point is missing or not properly maintained.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Trigger Point Configuration: The trigger point for a specific planning scenario (like MRP or production planning) has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master or other related master data may not have the necessary settings for the trigger point.
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters for the relevant planning area may not be set correctly, leading to the absence of a defined trigger point.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorization to view or maintain the trigger point settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Trigger Point:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO) and navigate to the section for maintaining planning parameters or trigger points.
  Ensure that the trigger point is defined for the relevant material or planning scenario.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Access the material master data (transaction MM03) for the affected material.
  Verify that the planning view is correctly set up and that the trigger point is maintained.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Parameters:
  
  Check the planning parameters in the configuration settings to ensure that they are correctly defined for the planning area you are working with.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain and view the trigger point settings. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on maintaining trigger points in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Material Master), SPRO (Customizing), and MD01 (MRP Run) that may be involved in resolving this issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the PK494 error message in SAP.