How To Fix /SCWM/HUGENERAL104 - Automatic packing contains an error and is therefore not possible

/SCWM/HUGENERAL104 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/HUGENERAL -

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Automatic packing contains an error and is therefore not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/HUGENERAL104 - Automatic packing contains an error and is therefore not possible ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/HUGENERAL104 indicates that there is an issue with the automatic packing process in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. This error typically arises when the system encounters a problem that prevents it from successfully executing the automatic packing function.
  Causes:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be incorrect or incomplete configuration settings related to packing, handling units, or packaging materials.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not be set up correctly, such as missing packing instructions or incorrect unit of measure.
  Handling Unit (HU) Issues: There may be issues with the handling units themselves, such as missing or incorrect data.
  Stock Availability: Insufficient stock available for packing or incorrect stock status can lead to this error.
  Packing Instructions: Missing or incorrect packing instructions for the materials being packed can cause the process to fail.
  System Bugs or Limitations: There may be bugs in the system or limitations in the version of SAP