How To Fix /SCMTMS/MC_PB002 - Package building failed for some documents: Header data not available

/SCMTMS/MC_PB002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/MC_PB -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Package building failed for some documents: Header data not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/MC_PB002 - Package building failed for some documents: Header data not available ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/MC_PB002 Package building failed for some documents: Header data not available typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the data required to create a package for transportation. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary header data for certain documents, which prevents the package from being built successfully.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Header Data: The most common cause is that the header data for the relevant documents (such as shipments, transportation requests, etc.) is either missing or incomplete.
  Document Status: The documents may be in a status that does not allow for package building (e.g., they may be in a draft state or not fully processed).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Transportation Management settings that affect how documents are processed.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing mandatory fields or incorrect