How To Fix /SCWM/HUFUNCTIONS029 - Cannot determine an allowed packaging material for packaging mat. type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/HUFUNCTIONS -

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Cannot determine an allowed packaging material for packaging mat. type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/HUFUNCTIONS029 - Cannot determine an allowed packaging material for packaging mat. type &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/HUFUNCTIONS029 indicates that the system is unable to determine an allowed packaging material for the specified packaging material type. This error typically occurs in the context of handling units (HUs) in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The packaging material type specified in the error message may not be properly configured in the system. This could mean that there are no allowed packaging materials defined for that type.
  Incorrect Packaging Material Type: The packaging material type being used may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The packaging material itself may not be set up correctly in the material master, or it may not be assigned to the correct packaging material type.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the system from accessing the necessary data to determine the allowed packaging materials.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Packaging Material Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for