How To Fix PK614 - Material staging indicator &1 cannot be used for control cycle

PK614 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 614

• Message text: Material staging indicator &1 cannot be used for control cycle

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PK614 - Details

• The SAP error message PK614 indicates that the material staging indicator specified cannot be used for the control cycle in the context of production planning and control. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch or misconfiguration in the settings related to the material staging indicator and the control cycle.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Material Staging Indicator: The material staging indicator you are trying to use may not be valid for the specific control cycle or production process.
  Control Cycle Configuration: The control cycle may not be properly configured to accept the specified material staging indicator.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record for the relevant material may not have the correct settings for the material staging indicator.
  Production Version Issues: If the production version is not correctly set up or does not match the control cycle, it can lead to this error.
  Plant or Storage Location Issues: The plant or storage location associated with the control