How To Fix PK656 - Production order update violated budget check

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 656

• Message text: Production order update violated budget check

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK656 - Production order update violated budget check ?

  The SAP error message PK656, which states "Production order update violated budget check," typically occurs when there is an attempt to post costs to a production order that exceeds the budget allocated for that order. This is a part of the budget control mechanism in SAP, which is designed to prevent overspending.
  Causes:
  
  Budget Exceeded: The most common cause is that the costs being posted to the production order exceed the budget that has been set for that order.
  Incorrect Budget Settings: The budget may not have been set up correctly, or the budget amount may be too low for the expected costs.
  Cost Overruns: Unexpected increases in material costs, labor, or overhead can lead to exceeding the budget.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the budget control settings in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review the Budget: Check the budget assigned to the production order. If necessary, increase the budget to accommodate the expected costs.
  
  Navigate to the production order in SAP and review the budget details.
  
  
  Adjust Costs: If possible, try to reduce the costs associated with the production order to bring them within the budget limits.
  Change Budget Control Settings: If the budget control settings are too strict, consider adjusting them to allow for more flexibility.
  
  This can be done in the configuration settings for budget control in SAP.
  
  
  Consult with Finance: If you are unsure about how to proceed, consult with your finance or controlling department to understand the implications of changing budgets or costs.
  Use Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like CO02 (Change Production Order) to review and adjust the order details.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Budget Control Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings for budget control in SAP, which can be found in the Controlling (CO) module.
  Cost Center Planning: Ensure that the cost centers associated with the production order are properly planned and that their budgets align with the production order.
  Reporting: Utilize SAP reporting tools to monitor budget vs. actual costs to prevent future occurrences of this error.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed steps on managing budgets and production orders.
  
  By addressing the underlying causes and implementing the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the PK656 error and successfully update your production order.