How To Fix PK566 - Shift sequence necessary in case of sub-day replenishment lead time

PK566 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 566

• Message text: Shift sequence necessary in case of sub-day replenishment lead time

What causes this issue?

In the case of a sub-day replenishment lead time, a shift sequence is
necessary.

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?

Enter a kanban calculation profile with a shift sequence for the demand
source (consumer) or supply source in the control cycle or specify a
shift sequence in the production supply area.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK566 - Shift sequence necessary in case of sub-day replenishment lead time ?

  The SAP error message PK566, which states "Shift sequence necessary in case of sub-day replenishment lead time," typically occurs in the context of production planning and inventory management within SAP. This error is related to the planning of replenishment processes, particularly when dealing with sub-day lead times for materials.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system requires a shift sequence to be defined for materials that have a replenishment lead time that is less than one day (sub-day). This situation can occur in environments where materials need to be replenished frequently and in small quantities, such as in just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing or in environments with high turnover rates.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PK566 error, you need to ensure that a shift sequence is defined for the relevant materials. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Define Shift Sequence:
  
  Go to the transaction code OOSB (Define Shift Sequence).
  Create or modify a shift sequence that corresponds to your