How To Fix /SCMB/MC_PB_DEF168 - Calculation run &1 failed due to partially unpackaged materials

/SCMB/MC_PB_DEF168 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/MC_PB_DEF -

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Calculation run &1 failed due to partially unpackaged materials

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/SCMB/MC_PB_DEF168 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCMB/MC_PB_DEF168 indicates that a calculation run has failed due to the presence of partially unpackaged materials. This error typically occurs in the context of Supply Chain Management (SCM) and can be related to processes such as planning, forecasting, or inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the system encountering materials that are not fully unpackaged or are in a state that prevents them from being processed in the calculation run. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  
  Incomplete Packaging Information: The materials may not have the necessary packaging details defined in the system.
  Inventory Status: The materials might be in a status that does not allow them to be included in the calculation (e.g., blocked, restricted).
  Master Data Issues: There could be issues with the material master data, such as missing or incorrect packaging specifications.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not be set up to handle certain types of materials