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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 is not configured for package building, you may need to adjust the settings to include it.
  This may involve defining the document category in the relevant customizing tables or settings.
  
  
  
  Review Package Building Settings:
  
  Check the settings for package building in the system to ensure that they are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the necessary parameters for package building are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP Help Portal or relevant documentation for guidance on configuring package building for specific document categories.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for customizing) or /SCMTMS/MC_PB (for package building) to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform package building operations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.