How To Fix PK601 - Current date &1 is used to determine the control cycle proposals

PK601 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 601

• Message text: Current date &1 is used to determine the control cycle proposals

What causes this issue?

The parameter validity in the iPPE has not been activated or no date has
been saved.

System Response

The current date (user time zone) is used to calculate the control cycle
proposals.

How to fix this error?

If you want to work with another date, choose <LS>Filter -> Parameter
Effectivity</> in the iPPE workbench and enter another date.

Procedure for System Administrators

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK601 - Current date &1 is used to determine the control cycle proposals ?

  The SAP error message PK601 indicates that the current date being used to determine control cycle proposals is not valid or is causing an issue in the context of the planning process. This error typically arises in the context of production planning and control (PP) when the system is trying to generate proposals for control cycles based on the current date.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Date: The current date may not be valid for the control cycle proposals due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The date is outside the planning horizon.
  The control cycle is not active or has not been set up correctly for the current date.
  The control cycle is not defined for the material or plant combination being used.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the planning settings or control cycle settings that prevent the system from generating proposals.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: Missing or incorrect master data related to materials, control cycles, or planning