How To Fix 88158 - Enter a number of pieces for portion packaging

88158 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Enter a number of pieces for portion packaging

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88158 - Enter a number of pieces for portion packaging ?

  The SAP error message 88158, "Enter a number of pieces for portion packaging," typically occurs in the context of handling packaging and logistics within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with materials that are packaged in portions or units.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Incomplete Data Entry: The user has not entered the required number of pieces for a specific portion packaging. This is often necessary when creating or processing a delivery, production order, or inventory management transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: The material master data may not be properly configured to handle portion packaging, leading to missing fields that need to be filled out.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the quantity of pieces for the packaging type being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that you have entered the number of pieces for the portion packaging in the relevant field. This is usually a