How To Fix 88502 - Packaging can only be saved with at least one fraction

88502 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 502

• Message text: Packaging can only be saved with at least one fraction

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88502 - Packaging can only be saved with at least one fraction ?

  The SAP error message 88502, "Packaging can only be saved with at least one fraction," typically occurs in the context of handling packaging materials in SAP, particularly when dealing with the packaging of products in the SAP ERP system. This error indicates that the system requires at least one fraction (a specific quantity or unit of measure) to be defined for the packaging before it can be saved.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the packaging data for a product is incomplete. Specifically, it means that the packaging configuration does not have any fractions defined, which are necessary for the system to understand how the packaging should be handled in terms of quantities and units.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that at least one fraction is defined for the packaging. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Access the Packaging Data:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP where