How To Fix MM186 - The packaging material type & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM - Messages for material master maintenance and Customizing

• Message number: 186

• Message text: The packaging material type & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM186 - The packaging material type & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message MM186 indicates that the packaging material type specified in a transaction does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the Materials Management (MM) module when dealing with packaging materials, such as when creating or modifying material master records, or during goods movements.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Packaging Material Type: The packaging material type you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The packaging material type may have been incorrectly configured or deleted.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the packaging material type entered in the transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use the specified packaging material type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Packaging Material Type:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (Customizing) and navigate to the relevant configuration path to check if the packaging material type exists.
  The path is usually: Logistics - General > Material Master > Basic Settings > Define Packaging Material Types.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Packaging Material Type:
  
  If the packaging material type does not exist, you can create it using the same configuration path mentioned above.
  Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly when creating a new packaging material type.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the input for any typographical errors. Ensure that the packaging material type is entered correctly in the transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the packaging material type. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct packaging material types to use, consult your organization's documentation or SAP help resources.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to packaging material types.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM186 error and successfully work with packaging material types in SAP.