How To Fix /SCMTMS/MC_PB006 - Package building not available for document category of &1

/SCMTMS/MC_PB006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/MC_PB -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Package building not available for document category of &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/MC_PB006 - Package building not available for document category of &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/MC_PB006 Package building not available for document category of &1 typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an attempt to create a package for a document category that is not configured or supported for package building.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Category Not Configured: The document category associated with the transportation document (e.g., shipment, delivery) is not set up to allow package building in the system.
  Missing Customizing Settings: The necessary customizing settings for package building may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being processed may not be intended for package building.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the customizing settings in SAP TM (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for Transportation Management and check the configuration for document categories.
  Ensure that the document category associated with the document you are trying to package is allowed for package building.
  
  
  
  Adjust Customizing Settings:
  
  If the document category