How To Fix J3RM_RN018 - No RNPT found for material &1 with batch &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J3RM_RN - Message class for RN documents processing

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No RNPT found for material &1 with batch &2

What causes this issue?

This material is traceable but there is no RNPT for it in the system.

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?

Please check your data in the
<DS:TRAN.J3RMRNUSAGE>Manage Assignments of Registration Numbers of
Traceable Goods</> program.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3RM_RN018 - No RNPT found for material &1 with batch &2 ?

  The SAP error message J3RM_RN018 indicates that there is no RNPT (Returnable Packaging Type) found for a specific material and batch. This error typically occurs in the context of handling returnable packaging in SAP, particularly in the logistics and inventory management modules.
  Cause:
  
  Missing RNPT Configuration: The returnable packaging type (RNPT) for the specified material and batch has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Material or Batch: The material number or batch number provided in the transaction may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the material or batch, leading to the inability to find the associated RNPT.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the RNPT data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check RNPT Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant configuration settings for returnable packaging.
  Ensure that the RNPT is defined for the material in question. You can check this in the material master data under the packaging view.
  
  
  
  Verify Material and Batch:
  
  Double-check the material number and batch number you are using in the transaction. Ensure they are correct and exist in the system.
  Use transaction MM03 to view the material master and confirm that the batch is valid.
  
  
  
  Maintain RNPT for Material:
  
  If the RNPT is missing, you may need to create or assign an RNPT to the material. This can typically be done in the material master under the packaging data section.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify any discrepancies in the material or batch data that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the RNPT data. If not, contact your SAP security team to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on returnable packaging and its configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message J3RM_RN018 and ensure that the RNPT is correctly configured for the material and batch in question.