Message type: E = Error
Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN
Message number: 504
Message text: Maximum number of empty kanban containers exceeded in control cycle &1
In control cycle maintenance, you can determine the maximum permitted
number of empty kanban containers in the control cycle. This number has
been exceeded.
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.
PK504
- Maximum number of empty kanban containers exceeded in control cycle &1 ?The SAP error message PK504, which states "Maximum number of empty kanban containers exceeded in control cycle &1," typically occurs in the context of Kanban management within SAP's Production Planning (PP) module. This error indicates that the system has reached the maximum limit of empty Kanban containers that can be managed for a specific control cycle.
Cause: Exceeded Limit: The primary cause of this error is that the number of empty Kanban containers in the specified control cycle has exceeded the predefined limit set in the system. Configuration Settings: The configuration for the Kanban control cycle may have a maximum limit for empty containers, and this limit has been reached. Incorrect Data Entry: There may be incorrect data entries or settings in the Kanban control cycle that lead to this situation.
Solution: Check Control Cycle Settings: Go to the Kanban control cycle configuration in SAP (Transaction code: PKMC). Review the settings for the control cycle associated with the
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