How To Fix HUSELECT047 - &1 is an auxiliary packaging material and cannot be used as pack.material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HUSELECT - Messages from FB that execute database accesses

• Message number: 047

• Message text: &1 is an auxiliary packaging material and cannot be used as pack.material

What causes this issue?

Material &V1& has <DS:DE.VELTP>packaging material category</>
"auxiliary packaging material", and cannot be used as packaging
material for a handling unit.

System Response

The required handling unit will not be created.

How to fix this error?

Select a packaging material of the category "means of transport",
"auxiliary means of transport", or "packaging material".

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HUSELECT047 - &1 is an auxiliary packaging material and cannot be used as pack.material ?

  The SAP error message HUSELECT047 indicates that the item you are trying to use as a packaging material is classified as an auxiliary packaging material, which means it cannot be used as a primary packaging material in the context of handling units (HUs).
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You attempt to use an auxiliary packaging material (like a box or a pallet that is not intended for direct sale or shipment) as a primary packaging material.
  The system is configured to restrict the use of certain materials based on their classification in the material master.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Classification:
  
  Go to the material master record of the item in question and check its classification. Ensure that it is set up correctly as a primary packaging material if that is your intention.
  You can do this by navigating to the material master (transaction code MM03) and reviewing the relevant views