How To Fix PK551 - Control cycle cannot be displayed in this transaction

PK551 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 551

• Message text: Control cycle cannot be displayed in this transaction

What causes this issue?

The control cycle has not been released. Only control cycles with the
lifecycle status <LS>Released</> can be displayed in this transaction.

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?

Use the transaction <ZH>Control Cycle Maintenance</> (PKMC) to display
this control cycle.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PK551 - Details

• The SAP error message PK551, which states "Control cycle cannot be displayed in this transaction," typically occurs in the context of Production Planning (PP) and is related to the control cycles used in the process of planning and managing production.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  Control Cycle Not Defined: The control cycle you are trying to access may not be defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or edit the control cycle.
  Incorrect Transaction: The transaction you are using may not be the correct one for displaying the control cycle.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or issues with the data in the control cycle, such as missing or incorrect entries.
  Status of Control Cycle: The control cycle might be in a status that does not allow it to be displayed (e.g., it may be inactive or locked).
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PK551 error, you