How To Fix /SCMB/MC_PB063 - Item &1: no alternative quantity defined for package unit of measure &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/MC_PB -

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Item &1: no alternative quantity defined for package unit of measure &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/MC_PB063 - Item &1: no alternative quantity defined for package unit of measure &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/MC_PB063 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the packaging unit of measure (UoM) for a specific item in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. The error message specifically states that there is "no alternative quantity defined for package unit of measure &2," where &1 represents the item number and &2 represents the package unit of measure.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  The item in question does not have a defined alternative quantity for the specified package unit of measure.
  The configuration for the packaging UoM is incomplete or missing in the material master data.
  The system is trying to process a transaction that requires a conversion between different units of measure, but the necessary conversion factors are not set up.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the item in question (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Sales Org. Data" and "Plant Data" views to ensure that the packaging UoM is correctly defined.
  Look for the "Alternative UoM" section and verify that the alternative quantity for the package UoM is defined.
  
  
  
  Define Alternative Quantity:
  
  If the alternative quantity is missing, you can define it by editing the material master record (transaction code MM02).
  Navigate to the relevant views and enter the appropriate alternative quantity for the package UoM.
  
  
  
  Check UoM Conversion Settings:
  
  Ensure that the UoM conversion settings are correctly configured in the system. This can be done in the "Units of Measure" settings in the customizing (transaction code SPRO).
  Verify that the conversion factors between the base UoM and the package UoM are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Packaging Specifications:
  
  If applicable, check the packaging specifications in the SCM module to ensure that they are correctly set up for the item.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing material master data and packaging UoM.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By ensuring that the packaging UoM and its alternative quantities are correctly defined, you should be able to resolve the error message and continue with your transactions in SAP SCM.