How To Fix /SCMTMS/MC_PB016 - Package building failed; no package unit type defined in planning profile

/SCMTMS/MC_PB016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/MC_PB -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Package building failed; no package unit type defined in planning profile

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/MC_PB016 - Package building failed; no package unit type defined in planning profile ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/MC_PB016 Package building failed; no package unit type defined in planning profile typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the configuration of the planning profile related to package building. This error indicates that the system is unable to perform package building because it cannot find a defined package unit type in the planning profile.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Package Unit Type: The planning profile used for the transportation planning does not have a package unit type defined. This means that the system does not know how to group items into packages.
  Incorrect Configuration: The planning profile may not be correctly configured to include the necessary settings for package building.
  Profile Assignment: The planning profile assigned to the transportation request or shipment may not be appropriate for the type of package building being attempted.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Planning Profile:
  
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