How To Fix PK709 - Number of kanban containers to be created must be at least one

PK709 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 709

• Message text: Number of kanban containers to be created must be at least one

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK709 - Number of kanban containers to be created must be at least one ?

  The SAP error message PK709, which states "Number of kanban containers to be created must be at least one," typically occurs in the context of Kanban processing within SAP's Production Planning (PP) module. This error indicates that the system expects at least one Kanban container to be created, but the input provided does not meet this requirement.
  
  Cause:
  
  Zero Containers Specified: The most common cause of this error is that the user has attempted to create or process a Kanban without specifying a quantity of containers, which defaults to zero.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the Kanban settings in the system, leading to the inability to create containers.
  Data Entry Error: A mistake in data entry, such as leaving the quantity field blank or entering a non-numeric value, can trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input Values: Ensure that you are entering a valid number of Kanban containers to be created.