How To Fix /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF243 - Item type is not suitable for automatic generation of packaging items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF -

• Message number: 243

• Message text: Item type is not suitable for automatic generation of packaging items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF243 - Item type is not suitable for automatic generation of packaging items ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DELIVERY_CONF243 indicates that the item type in question is not suitable for the automatic generation of packaging items during the delivery confirmation process in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This can occur when the system is trying to create packaging items automatically for a delivery, but the item type does not meet the necessary criteria.
  Cause:
  
  Item Type Configuration: The item type may not be configured to allow for automatic packaging. This could be due to settings in the material master or the item type configuration in the system.
  Packaging Specifications: There may be no packaging specifications defined for the item type, or the existing specifications do not allow for automatic generation.
  Delivery Type Settings: The delivery type associated with the delivery may not support automatic packaging.
  Warehouse Process Type: The warehouse process type may not be set up to handle automatic packaging for the specific item type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Item Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for item types in EWM and ensure that the item type in question is set up to allow for automatic packaging.
  You can check this in the customizing settings under Logistics Execution -> Extended Warehouse Management -> Warehouse Management -> Define Item Types.
  
  
  
  Review Packaging Specifications:
  
  Ensure that there are valid packaging specifications for the item type. You can check this in the material master under the packaging tab.
  If necessary, create or adjust packaging specifications to allow for automatic generation.
  
  
  
  Verify Delivery Type Settings:
  
  Check the delivery type settings to ensure that it supports automatic packaging. This can be done in the customizing settings under Logistics Execution -> Shipping -> Delivery -> Define Delivery Types.
  
  
  
  Examine Warehouse Process Type:
  
  Review the warehouse process type associated with the delivery and ensure it is configured to allow for automatic packaging.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Item Types:
  
  If possible, test the process with different item types that are known to work with automatic packaging to isolate the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the specific configurations required for automatic packaging.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCWM/PRDI (for packaging) and /SCWM/DELIVERY (for delivery processing) to help troubleshoot the issue.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved, check for any user exits or BAdIs that may affect the packaging process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to allow for the automatic generation of packaging items.