How To Fix /SCMTMS/MC_PB018 - Package building failed for some documents: Items could not be packaged

/SCMTMS/MC_PB018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/MC_PB -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Package building failed for some documents: Items could not be packaged

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/SCMTMS/MC_PB018 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCMTMS/MC_PB018 Package building failed for some documents: Items could not be packaged typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when there is an issue with the packaging process of transportation units. This error indicates that certain items in the transportation order or shipment cannot be packaged together, which can be due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Incompatible Items: The items may have incompatible packaging requirements, such as different dimensions, weights, or handling instructions.
  Missing Packaging Information: The necessary packaging information (like dimensions, weight, or type of packaging) may be missing for one or more items.
  Packaging Constraints: There may be constraints defined in the system that prevent certain items from being packaged together (e.g., hazardous materials regulations).
  Insufficient Capacity: The transportation unit may not have enough capacity to accommodate the items being packaged.
  Item Status: The status of the items may not allow them to be packaged (e.g., items that