How To Fix PKAB_MESSAGES008 - Invalid Kanban Status Code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PKAB_MESSAGES - Message class for Kanban services

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Invalid Kanban Status Code

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PKAB_MESSAGES008 - Invalid Kanban Status Code ?

  The SAP error message PKAB_MESSAGES008: Invalid Kanban Status Code typically occurs in the context of the Kanban process within SAP's Production Planning (PP) module. This error indicates that the system has encountered a Kanban status code that is not recognized or is invalid for the operation being performed.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Status Code: The status code being used may not be defined in the system or may have been mistyped.
  Configuration Issues: The Kanban status codes may not be properly configured in the system settings.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to Kanban boards or containers.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the Kanban status.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Status Code: Verify that the status code being used is valid. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the SAP system.
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for Kanban (Transaction code: SPRO) and ensure that the status codes are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the Kanban control cycle and related settings are correctly configured. This includes checking the Kanban board settings and the status codes associated with them.
  
  Check the configuration path: Logistics > Production > Kanban > Control Cycle > Define Control Cycle.
  
  
  
  Data Validation: Review the data associated with the Kanban board and containers to ensure there are no inconsistencies or errors.
  
  Use transaction codes like PK13N (Display Kanban) to check the status of Kanban containers.
  
  
  
  User Permissions: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform actions related to Kanban. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the system.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on valid Kanban status codes and their meanings.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Kanban Process: Kanban is a scheduling system for lean manufacturing and just-in-time manufacturing. It helps manage inventory levels and production processes.
  SAP Transactions: Familiarize yourself with relevant SAP transactions such as:
  
  PK01: Create Kanban
  PK02: Change Kanban
  PK13N: Display Kanban
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to Kanban errors for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the invalid Kanban status code in SAP.