How To Fix PK663 - No control cycles found for material &1 in plant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 663

• Message text: No control cycles found for material &1 in plant &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK663 - No control cycles found for material &1 in plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message PK663 "No control cycles found for material &1 in plant &2" typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Production Planning (PP) modules. This error indicates that the system cannot find any control cycles for the specified material in the specified plant, which are necessary for the planning process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Control Cycle: The most common cause is that there are no control cycles defined for the material in the specified plant. Control cycles are essential for the planning process as they define how the material is managed in terms of production and procurement.
  Incorrect Material or Plant: The material number or plant specified in the transaction may be incorrect or not exist in the system.
  Data Not Maintained: The necessary data for the material may not have been maintained in the system, such as the production version or the planning parameters.
  Inactive Control Cycle: The control cycle may exist but could be inactive or not properly configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Control Cycle:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code PK01 (Create Control Cycle) or PK02 (Change Control Cycle) in SAP.
  Enter the material number and plant, and create a new control cycle if it does not exist.
  Ensure that all necessary parameters are filled out correctly, including the production version, lot size, and other relevant details.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Control Cycles:
  
  Use transaction code PK03 (Display Control Cycle) to check if there are any existing control cycles for the material and plant.
  If a control cycle exists but is not active, you may need to activate it or adjust its settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Material and Plant:
  
  Double-check the material number and plant code you are using to ensure they are correct and exist in the system.
  
  
  
  Maintain Material Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master data is complete and correctly maintained. This includes checking the MRP views and ensuring that the necessary planning parameters are set.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configurations related to your organization’s setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Control Cycle: A control cycle in SAP is a key component in the production planning process that defines how materials are planned and controlled in production.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PK01: Create Control Cycle
  PK02: Change Control Cycle
  PK03: Display Control Cycle
  
  
  Material Master: Ensure that the material master is correctly set up with all necessary views, especially the MRP view.
  Production Version: Check if a production version is assigned to the material, as this is often required for planning.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PK663 error and ensure that the necessary control cycles are in place for effective material planning in SAP.