How To Fix L3866 - SU type for pack. mat. type & could not be determined in warehouse no. &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L3 -

• Message number: 866

• Message text: SU type for pack. mat. type & could not be determined in warehouse no. &

What causes this issue?

A packaging material type is assigned to the handling unit. Via
Customizing you can link this packaging material type to a storage unit
type. In the current case, no SU type can be determined for the
packaging material type.

How to fix this error?

If necessary, maintain the Customizing settings.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L3866 - SU type for pack. mat. type & could not be determined in warehouse no. & ?

  The SAP error message L3866 indicates that the system is unable to determine the Storage Unit (SU) type for a packing material type in a specific warehouse. This error typically occurs during processes related to warehouse management, such as packing or handling units.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the system does not have a defined Storage Unit type for the specified packing material type in the given warehouse.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data for the packing material may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to determine the SU type.
  Warehouse Management Settings: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the Warehouse Management (WM) module, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  Inconsistent Data: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the packing materials or warehouse settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Storage Unit Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and check the settings for Storage Unit types (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics Execution > Warehouse Management > Storage Unit Management > Define Storage Unit Types.
  Ensure that the relevant Storage Unit type is defined for the packing material type in the specified warehouse.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the packing material (Transaction code: MM03).
  Ensure that the packing material type is correctly assigned and that all necessary fields are filled out.
  
  
  
  Verify Warehouse Management Settings:
  
  Check the warehouse settings to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  Look for any missing entries in the relevant tables that could affect the determination of the SU type.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Scenarios:
  
  If possible, test the packing process with different packing materials or in different warehouses to see if the issue persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help notes related to warehouse management and storage unit types for any additional insights or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  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: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  MM03: To view material master data.
  LT03: For creating transfer orders.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error L3866 for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  
  Warehouse Management Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Warehouse Management to understand the configuration and processes better.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the L3866 error in your SAP system.