How To Fix PK859 - Post quantity with 'Save'

PK859 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PK - Production - KANBAN

• Message number: 859

• Message text: Post quantity with 'Save'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PK859 - Post quantity with 'Save' ?

  The SAP error message PK859 typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with the posting of quantities in production orders or related transactions. The message indicates that there is an issue with the quantity being posted, often related to the status of the production order or the way the posting is being attempted.
  
  Cause:
  
  Order Status: The production order may not be in a status that allows for quantity postings. For example, if the order is already completed or closed, you cannot post additional quantities.
  Quantity Issues: The quantity being posted may exceed the available quantity or may not match the expected quantity for the order.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict certain types of postings or require specific conditions to be met before allowing a quantity to be posted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the