How To Fix /SAPAPO/DMRES858 - Product is not a packaging material for transportation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DMRES -

• Message number: 858

• Message text: Product is not a packaging material for transportation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES858 - Product is not a packaging material for transportation ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMRES858 indicates that the product in question is not defined as a packaging material for transportation in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system. This error typically arises when trying to perform operations that require a product to be recognized as a packaging material, such as during transportation planning or when creating a shipment.
  Cause:
  
  Product Master Data Configuration: The product is not set up correctly in the system. Specifically, it may not be marked as a packaging material in the product master data.
  Material Type: The material type assigned to the product may not be configured to allow it to be used as a packaging material.
  Transportation Lane Configuration: The transportation lane may not be set up to recognize the product as a valid packaging material.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Go to the product master data in SAP APO.
  Ensure that the product is defined as a packaging material. This can typically be done in the product's details under the relevant views (like Basic Data or Logistics).
  Check the "Packaging Material" checkbox if available.
  
  
  
  Review Material Type:
  
  Verify that the material type assigned to the product allows it to be used as a packaging material. You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the material type settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Update Transportation Lane:
  
  If applicable, check the transportation lane configuration to ensure that it includes the product as a valid packaging material.
  Make sure that the transportation lanes are correctly set up to handle the specific product.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to product master data and packaging materials for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in product master data management are trained on the importance of correctly defining packaging materials in SAP APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SAPAPO/DMRES858 and ensure that the product is recognized as a packaging material for transportation in your SAP system.