How To Fix HUGENERAL057 - &1 cannot be used as an auxiliary packaging material

HUGENERAL057 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HUGENERAL - Handling Units - Packing

• Message number: 057

• Message text: &1 cannot be used as an auxiliary packaging material

What causes this issue?

You entered a packaging material that has type "means of transport" or
"transport equipment". These types cannot be used as auxilary packaging
materials.

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?

Change the <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLSDVHAR>packaging material type</> of
the packaging material you are using. All packaging materials that have
packaging material type "auxilary packaging material" or "packaging
material" are valid as auxilary packaging materials.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HUGENERAL057 - Details

• The SAP error message HUGENERAL057 indicates that a specific material (in this case, an auxiliary packaging material) cannot be used in the context you are trying to use it. This error typically arises in the context of logistics, production, or inventory management when dealing with packaging materials in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Type: The material you are trying to use may not be defined as an auxiliary packaging material in the system. This could be due to incorrect material classification or settings in the material master.
  Status of the Material: The material might be inactive, blocked, or not available for the specific transaction you are attempting.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent the use of this material as an auxiliary packaging material.
  Missing Data: Required data for the material might be missing, such as unit of measure, valuation class, or other essential attributes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master: Go to the material