How To Fix PK624 - Make sure to destroy printouts for kanban card and &1 &2 &3 if exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 624

• Message text: Make sure to destroy printouts for kanban card and &1 &2 &3 if exists

What causes this issue?

You are reversing a kanban signal. In this process, the system reverses
all actions carried out with this kanban signal. In this kanban signal,
the system printed a new card for the kanban container. Additional
replenishment documents for production, for procurement, or for stock
transfer might have been printed. This card and additional replenishment
documents may now have to be destroyed.

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?

If necessary, remove the card from circulation or notify the person who
received the card. Destroy additional replenishment printouts.

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 PK624 - Make sure to destroy printouts for kanban card and &1 &2 &3 if exists ?

  The SAP error message PK624 is related to the Kanban process in SAP's Production Planning (PP) module. This message typically indicates that there are existing printouts for Kanban cards that need to be destroyed before you can proceed with certain actions, such as changing or deleting a Kanban card.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when there are printouts associated with a Kanban card that have not been cleared or destroyed. This is a precautionary measure to ensure that outdated or incorrect Kanban cards are not used in the production process, which could lead to confusion or errors in inventory management.
  Solution:
  To resolve the PK624 error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Existing Printouts: Check if there are any existing printouts for the specified Kanban card. The message will typically indicate the specific Kanban card numbers (represented by &1, &2, &3).
  
  
  Destroy Printouts: Use the appropriate transaction in SAP to destroy the printouts. This can usually be done through the following steps:
  
  Go to the transaction code PK13N (Display Kanban) or PK12N (Change Kanban).
  Enter the relevant Kanban card number.
  Look for an option to manage printouts or to delete existing printouts.
  Confirm the deletion of the printouts.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Action: After successfully destroying the printouts, you can re-attempt the action that triggered the PK624 error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PK13N (Display Kanban), PK12N (Change Kanban), and PK10N (Create Kanban).
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete printouts and manage Kanban cards.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on managing Kanban cards and printouts.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists or if you encounter additional errors, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PK624 error and continue with your Kanban processes in SAP.