Message type: E = Error
Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN
Message number: 553
Message text: Lifecycle status cannot be used; Customizing not active
You cannot use the lifecycle status when creating a control cycle due to
missing Customizing settings.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Activate the lifecycle for control cycles in Customizing under
<LS>Production</> -> <LS>Kanban</> -> <LS>Activate Additional Functions
for Control Cycles</>.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
PK553
- Lifecycle status cannot be used; Customizing not active ?The SAP error message PK553, which states "Lifecycle status cannot be used; Customizing not active," typically occurs in the context of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or when working with product data in SAP. This error indicates that the lifecycle status you are trying to use is not available because the necessary customizing settings have not been activated.
Cause: Inactive Customizing Settings: The lifecycle status you are trying to use has not been properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the customizing tables or settings that have not been activated. Missing Authorization: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use certain lifecycle statuses. Incorrect Configuration: The lifecycle status may not be correctly linked to the relevant product or material type.
Solution: To resolve the PK553 error, you can follow these steps: Check Customizing Settings: Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) by using transaction code SPRO. Navigate to
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