How To Fix HUGENERAL037 - No allowed packaging material types found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HUGENERAL - Handling Units - Packing

• Message number: 037

• Message text: No allowed packaging material types found

What causes this issue?

You chose the "Allowed packaging material" function for several
materials or packaging materials. The materials or packaging materials
that you entered do not have the same <DS:DE.MAGRV>material-group
packaging-materials</> in <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLSDVHZU>Customizing</>
for allowed <DS:DE.VHART>packaging material types</>.

System Response

The materials or packaging materials that you entered cannot be packed
together.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HUGENERAL037 - No allowed packaging material types found ?

  The SAP error message HUGENERAL037 ("No allowed packaging material types found") typically occurs in the context of handling packaging materials in SAP, particularly when dealing with logistics and inventory management. This error indicates that the system cannot find any valid packaging material types that are allowed for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The packaging material types may not be configured correctly in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant customizing settings.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data for the packaging materials may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing them as valid.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the specified packaging material types.
  Incorrect Transaction or Process: The error may arise if the transaction or process being executed does not support the packaging material types being used.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP customizing transaction (SPRO) and navigate to the relevant settings for packaging materials. Ensure that the allowed packaging material types are defined correctly.
  Check the settings under Logistics Execution > Shipping > Packaging > Define Packaging Material Types.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Verify the material master records for the packaging materials in question. Ensure that they are set up with the correct packaging material type and that all necessary fields are filled out.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access and use the packaging material types.
  
  
  
  Transaction and Process Validation:
  
  Ensure that the transaction or process you are executing is appropriate for the packaging material types you are trying to use. Consult the documentation or help resources for the specific transaction.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. Sometimes, there are known issues or patches that can resolve the problem.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the packaging materials can be processed as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Help Documentation: Refer to the official SAP help documentation for detailed information on packaging materials and their configuration.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), and others related to packaging and logistics.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who can provide more in-depth assistance.