How To Fix /SCMB/MC_PB_DEF170 - UoM: &1 / Packaging material: &2 / Package type assignment: &3

/SCMB/MC_PB_DEF170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/MC_PB_DEF -

• Message number: 170

• Message text: UoM: &1 / Packaging material: &2 / Package type assignment: &3

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/SCMB/MC_PB_DEF170 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCMB/MC_PB_DEF170 typically relates to issues with unit of measure (UoM) assignments for packaging materials in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) module, particularly in the context of packaging and logistics.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that there is a problem with the unit of measure (UoM) assigned to a specific packaging material or package type. The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect UoM Configuration: The UoM for the packaging material may not be correctly defined in the system.
  Missing UoM Conversion: There may be no conversion factors defined between the UoM of the packaging material and the UoM used in the transaction.
  Inconsistent Data: The packaging material or package type may not be properly assigned or may have inconsistent data in the master records.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or packaging material master may not have the necessary data or may be incomplete.
  
  
  Solution:
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