How To Fix /SCMB/MC_PB_DEF013 - Enter a unit of measure for maximum package height

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/MC_PB_DEF -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Enter a unit of measure for maximum package height

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/MC_PB_DEF013 - Enter a unit of measure for maximum package height ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/MC_PB_DEF013 indicates that a unit of measure (UoM) for the maximum package height has not been entered in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of package building or logistics processes within the SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) module.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The maximum package height is defined in the system, but the corresponding unit of measure is missing or not specified.
  The configuration for package dimensions is incomplete or incorrect.
  The relevant master data (such as packaging specifications) does not have the required UoM for height.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Packaging Specifications:
  
  Navigate to the packaging specifications in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the maximum package height is defined and that a unit of measure is specified for it.
  
  
  
  Maintain Unit of Measure:
  
  If the unit of measure is missing, you need to enter it. Common units of measure for height include centimeters (cm) or inches (in).
  You can do this by going to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SCMB/MC_PB for package building) and editing the packaging data.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data and ensure that all relevant packaging information is correctly maintained.
  Ensure that the UoM settings in the material master are consistent with the packaging specifications.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, verify that the settings for packaging and logistics are correctly configured to handle units of measure.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SCMB/MC_PB - Package Building
  MM02 - Change Material Master
  SPRO - Access to configuration settings
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on packaging and logistics processes.
  Check for any notes or updates from SAP that may address known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to packaging specifications and master data.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMB/MC_PB_DEF013 and ensure that the unit of measure for maximum package height is correctly defined in your SAP system.