How To Fix /SCMB/MC_PB_DEF165 - Material dimensions are not defined properly

/SCMB/MC_PB_DEF165 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/MC_PB_DEF -

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Material dimensions are not defined properly

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/SCMB/MC_PB_DEF165 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCMB/MC_PB_DEF165 indicates that there is an issue with the material dimensions not being defined properly in the system. This error typically arises in the context of Supply Chain Management (SCM) or Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules, where material characteristics such as dimensions are crucial for planning and execution processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Dimension Data: The material in question may not have the necessary dimension data defined in the material master record.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material dimensions may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the material dimensions, such as incorrect units of measure or missing attributes.
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types may have specific requirements for dimension definitions that are not being met.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Verify that all required dimension fields (e.g., length, width, height, weight)