How To Fix /SCMB/MC_PB_DEF164 - Packaging material: &1 / Package type assignment: &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/MC_PB_DEF -

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Packaging material: &1 / Package type assignment: &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/MC_PB_DEF164 - Packaging material: &1 / Package type assignment: &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/MC_PB_DEF164 typically relates to issues with packaging material and package type assignments in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module. This error indicates that there is a problem with the assignment of a packaging material to a specific package type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The packaging material (&1) is not assigned to the specified package type (&2).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the packaging material master data or the package type settings.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to packaging materials and package types in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or modify the packaging material or package type settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Assignments:
  
  Go to the packaging material master data and verify if the packaging material is correctly assigned to the package type.
  Use transaction code /SCMB/PACK_MAT to check the packaging material settings.
  
  
  
  Maintain Package Type:
  
  Ensure that the package type is correctly defined and that it is active.
  Use transaction code /SCMB/PACK_TYPE to maintain package type settings.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SCM module related to packaging materials and package types.
  Ensure that all necessary settings are in place and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to identify any discrepancies in the packaging data.
  Use transaction codes like SE11 to check the database tables related to packaging materials and package types.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify packaging material and package type settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on packaging materials and package types.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMB/PACK_MAT for packaging materials and /SCMB/PACK_TYPE for package types.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message /SCMB/MC_PB_DEF164.