How To Fix OIO072 - Material &1 is not a container material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIO - Remote Logistics

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Material &1 is not a container material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIO072 - Material &1 is not a container material ?

  The SAP error message OIO072 indicates that the material you are trying to use is not defined as a container material in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of handling packaging materials or when working with the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or SAP Logistics Execution (LE) modules, where container management is involved.
  Cause:
  
  Material Type: The material you are trying to use is not set up as a container material in the material master. Container materials are typically defined with specific material types that allow them to be used for packaging or as containers.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the system may not be correctly set up to recognize the material as a container.
  Missing Data: The necessary data in the material master record may be incomplete or missing, particularly in the views related to packaging or containers.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the material type and ensure that it is set up as a container material. The material type should be one that supports container management (e.g., packaging materials).
  Ensure that the relevant views (like Basic Data, Sales, and Plant Data) are properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Update Material Type:
  
  If the material is not set up as a container, you may need to change the material type or create a new material with the correct type.
  You can do this using transaction code MM01 to create a new material or MM02 to change an existing material.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to container management. This may involve checking the settings in the Customizing (SPRO) for Logistics Execution or Extended Warehouse Management.
  Ensure that the container management settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on how to set up container materials and the specific requirements for your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide assistance based on your specific system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Types: Familiarize yourself with the different material types in SAP and their purposes, especially those related to packaging and containers.
  Container Management: Understand the principles of container management in SAP, including how containers are defined, used, and managed within the system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this error or provide additional guidance on container materials.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the OIO072 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.