How To Fix PK554 - Release date cannot be used; Customizing not active

PK554 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 554

• Message text: Release date cannot be used; Customizing not active

What causes this issue?

You cannot use the release date 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.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK554 - Release date cannot be used; Customizing not active ?

  The SAP error message PK554, which states "Release date cannot be used; Customizing not active," typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with production orders or scheduling.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Customizing Settings: The relevant customizing settings for the release date in the production planning module are not activated. This could mean that the configuration for the planning strategy, scheduling parameters, or other related settings is incomplete or not properly set up.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data related to the materials or production resources being used. For example, the material master or routing may not have the necessary data configured.
  
  
  Versioning Issues: If you are using different versions of the same material or production order, the system may not be able to determine which release date to use.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PK554 error, you can take