How To Fix CBGL00610 - Cannot determine packaging unit for quantity &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CBGL00 - GLM: Standard Messages

• Message number: 610

• Message text: Cannot determine packaging unit for quantity &1 &2

What causes this issue?

Possible causes:
The quantity is too small.
No packaging units exist for the material.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CBGL00610 - Cannot determine packaging unit for quantity &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message CBGL00610, which states "Cannot determine packaging unit for quantity &1 &2," typically occurs in the context of handling materials and their packaging in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the appropriate packaging unit for the specified quantity of a material.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Packaging Information: The material master may not have the necessary packaging information defined. This includes details about the packaging materials and their respective units of measure.
  
  
  Incorrect Unit of Measure (UoM): The unit of measure used in the transaction may not be compatible with the packaging units defined in the material master.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the SAP system related to packaging and handling units.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the material, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  
  
  Transaction Context: The error may arise in specific transactions where packaging units are required but not properly set up.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the "Basic Data" and "Sales Org. Data" views to ensure that packaging information is correctly maintained.
  Ensure that the packaging material and its units of measure are defined.
  
  
  
  Review Unit of Measure Settings:
  
  Verify that the unit of measure used in the transaction is valid and corresponds to the packaging units defined for the material.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Check the configuration settings for packaging and handling units in the SAP system. This may involve reviewing the settings in the Customizing (SPRO) area.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the material data to identify any discrepancies or missing information.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on packaging units and handling units.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), and SPRO (Customizing).
  Tables: Relevant tables may include MARA (General Material Data), MARM (Units of Measure for Material), and T006 (Units of Measure).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to packaging units and handling units that may provide additional insights or fixes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.