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Message type: E = Error
Message class: /SCWM/HU_WM -
Message number: 136
Message text: Packaging material type &1 does not exist.
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The SAP error message
/SCWM/HU_WM136 Packaging material type &1 does not exist
typically occurs in the context of handling units (HUs) in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a packaging material type that has not been defined in the system.Cause:
- Missing Packaging Material Type: The specified packaging material type (represented by
&1
in the error message) has not been created or is not active in the system.- Incorrect Configuration: The packaging material type may have been incorrectly configured or deleted.
- Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to packaging materials.
Solution:
Check Packaging Material Type:
- Go to the transaction code
SPRO
to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.- Navigate to Logistics Execution > Extended Warehouse Management > Cross-Process Settings > Packaging > Define Packaging Material Types.
- Verify if the packaging material type in question exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
Create or Activate Packaging Material Type:
- If the packaging material type is missing, create a new one by following the necessary steps in the configuration.
- If it exists but is inactive, ensure it is activated.
Check Master Data:
- Ensure that the packaging material type is correctly assigned to the relevant handling units and that there are no inconsistencies in the master data.
Review User Input:
- If the error occurs during a specific transaction, check the user input to ensure that the correct packaging material type is being used.
Consult Documentation:
- Review SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on packaging material types and handling units.
Related Information:
SPRO
for configuration.HU02
for handling unit management.By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error related to the packaging material type in SAP EWM.
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