How To Fix /SCMB/MC_PB_DEF182 - NLQ determination on reference material level not possible

/SCMB/MC_PB_DEF182 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/MC_PB_DEF -

• Message number: 182

• Message text: NLQ determination on reference material level not possible

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/SCMB/MC_PB_DEF182 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCMB/MC_PB_DEF182 indicates that the system is unable to determine the Net Quantity (NLQ) for a reference material. This error typically arises in the context of Supply Chain Management (SCM) and can be related to various factors, including configuration issues, missing data, or incorrect settings.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The reference material may not have the necessary master data set up, such as material master records, or it may be missing relevant views (e.g., sales, purchasing, or storage views).
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the relevant SCM processes may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in NLQ determination.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the reference material, such as incorrect units of measure or missing data in related tables.
  Material Status: The material might be blocked or have a status that prevents it from being processed.
  Missing or Incorrect NLQ Calculation Logic: The logic or