How To Fix PK496 - Enter a new trigger point

PK496 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 496

• Message text: Enter a new trigger point

What causes this issue?

Trigger group <(>&<)>1 already exists. This trigger group uses a
different control type <(>&<)>2 than the one you have specified in the
replenishment strategy for the current 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?

Choose a different trigger group for this control cycle.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK496 - Enter a new trigger point ?

  The SAP error message PK496 ("Enter a new trigger point") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Production Planning (PP) module, particularly when dealing with production orders, planning, or scheduling. This error indicates that the system requires a new trigger point to be defined for a specific operation or process.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Trigger Point: The system expects a trigger point to be defined for a specific operation, but it is either missing or not properly configured.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the production process or planning run may not be set up correctly, leading to the requirement for a new trigger point.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that prevent the system from determining the appropriate trigger point.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PK496 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system