How To Fix /SCMB/MC_PB003 - Package building not possible for &1; no split factor available

/SCMB/MC_PB003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/MC_PB -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Package building not possible for &1; no split factor available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/MC_PB003 - Package building not possible for &1; no split factor available ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/MC_PB003 Package building not possible for &1; no split factor available typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) when attempting to create a package for a shipment or delivery. This error indicates that the system cannot determine how to split the items into packages because there is no split factor defined for the relevant materials or products.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Split Factor: The primary cause of this error is that the split factor for the material in question is not defined in the system. The split factor is essential for determining how items can be grouped or split into packages based on various criteria (e.g., weight, volume, dimensions).
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the packaging or logistics execution settings that prevent the system from determining the appropriate split factor.
  
  
  Material Master Data: The material master data for the item may not have the necessary