How To Fix /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN461 - ASN Item &1 : Invalid packing material &2

/SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN461 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN -

• Message number: 461

• Message text: ASN Item &1 : Invalid packing material &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN461 - ASN Item &1 : Invalid packing material &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN461 indicates that there is an issue with the packing material specified for an ASN (Advanced Shipping Notification) item. The error message format suggests that the system is unable to recognize or validate the packing material associated with the ASN item.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Packing Material: The packing material code &2 specified in the ASN does not exist in the system or is not valid for the context of the ASN item &1.
  Master Data Issues: The packing material may not be properly defined in the material master or may be inactive.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the use of certain packing materials for specific items or scenarios.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be a typographical error in the packing material code entered in the ASN.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Packing Material: Check the packing material code &2 in the material master to ensure it exists and is active.