/SCWM/HU_WM086 - &1 does not have packaging material type and is therefore not a pack.mat.

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/HU_WM -

• Message number: 086

• Message text: &1 does not have packaging material type and is therefore not a pack.mat.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/HU_WM086 - &1 does not have packaging material type and is therefore not a pack.mat. ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/HU_WM086 indicates that the handling unit (HU) you are trying to work with does not have an associated packaging material type, which is necessary for it to be recognized as a packaging material. This error typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and handling unit management in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Packaging Material Type: The handling unit does not have a packaging material type assigned to it. This is essential for the system to recognize it as a valid packaging material.
  Incorrect Configuration: The packaging material type may not be configured correctly in the system, or the handling unit may not be set up properly.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an error during the creation of the handling unit, leading to missing or incorrect data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Handling Unit Configuration:
  
  Go to the handling unit in question and check its details to see if a packaging material type is assigned.
  If it is missing, you will need to assign a valid packaging material type.
  
  
  
  Assign Packaging Material Type:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., using transaction code HU02 for handling unit management).
  Find the handling unit and edit its details to include a valid packaging material type.
  
  
  
  Review Packaging Material Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the packaging material type is defined in the system. You can check this in the material master data (transaction code MM02).
  If the packaging material type does not exist, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for handling units and packaging materials in the SAP EWM system. This can be done through the SPRO transaction (Customizing).
  Ensure that the packaging material types are correctly set up in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on handling units and packaging material types.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  HU02: Change Handling Unit
  MM02: Change Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to handling units and packaging materials.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the handling unit is properly configured with a packaging material type.