How To Fix /SCMB/MC_PB073 - Item &1: split quantity reduced to &2 by maximum package weight

/SCMB/MC_PB073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/MC_PB -

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Item &1: split quantity reduced to &2 by maximum package weight

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/MC_PB073 - Item &1: split quantity reduced to &2 by maximum package weight ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/MC_PB073 indicates that the split quantity of an item has been reduced due to the maximum package weight constraint. This typically occurs in the context of logistics and supply chain management, particularly when dealing with packaging and shipping processes in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM).
  
  Cause:
  
  Maximum Package Weight Exceeded: The item being processed has a total weight that exceeds the defined maximum package weight limit. This can happen if the total weight of the items in a package exceeds the weight that can be handled by the packaging or shipping method.
  Configuration Settings: The maximum package weight may be set too low in the system configuration, leading to frequent splits in quantities during the packing process.
  Item Characteristics: The specific item may have characteristics (like weight or volume) that cause it to exceed the limits when combined with other items.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Maximum Package