How To Fix /SCMTMS/MC_PB001 - Package building failed: Header data not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/MC_PB -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Package building failed: Header data not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/MC_PB001 - Package building failed: Header data not available ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/MC_PB001 Package building failed: Header data not available typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the package building process. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary header data required to create a package.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Header Data: The most common cause is that the header data for the transportation request or shipment is missing or incomplete. This could be due to a failure in the previous steps of the process.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the Transportation Management settings that prevent the system from accessing the required data.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that are required for package building.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the required data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Header Data: Verify that the header data for the transportation request or shipment is complete and correctly populated. Ensure that all mandatory fields are filled in.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in SAP TM to ensure that they are set up correctly. This includes checking the settings for package building and transportation planning.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the relevant master data (e.g., materials, locations) and transactional data (e.g., shipments, transportation requests) to identify and resolve any inconsistencies.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the package building process has the necessary authorizations to access the required data.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the header data is being lost or not retrieved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like /SCMTMS/PRC (for transportation requests) or /SCMTMS/SHM (for shipments) to review the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or bugs related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Transportation Management and package building processes.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the /SCMTMS/MC_PB001 Package building failed: Header data not available error.