How To Fix /SCMB/MC_PB316 - Packaging material &1 can't be used for detailed mixed package building

/SCMB/MC_PB316 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/MC_PB -

• Message number: 316

• Message text: Packaging material &1 can't be used for detailed mixed package building

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/MC_PB316 - Packaging material &1 can't be used for detailed mixed package building ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/MC_PB316 indicates that a specific packaging material cannot be used for detailed mixed package building in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. This error typically arises in the context of mixed package building, where different types of products are packed together into a single package.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Packaging Material Configuration: The packaging material may not be configured correctly in the system. It might be missing necessary attributes or settings that allow it to be used for mixed package building.
  
  
  Material Master Data: The material master data for the packaging material may not be set up properly. This includes missing or incorrect information in the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, and Distribution).
  
  
  Compatibility Issues: The packaging material may not be compatible with the products being packed together. This could be due to size, weight, or other physical characteristics.
  
  
  Status of Packaging Material: The packaging