How To Fix /SCWM/IT_PRC_MD063 - Packaging material for &1 not created; material not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/IT_PRC_MD -

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Packaging material for &1 not created; material not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/IT_PRC_MD063 - Packaging material for &1 not created; material not found ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/IT_PRC_MD063 indicates that the system is unable to find the specified packaging material for a given product. This error typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and logistics processes, particularly when dealing with packaging materials in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Packaging Material: The specified packaging material (identified by &1 in the error message) has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data for the product may not be correctly set up, leading to the system being unable to link the product with the packaging material.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the EWM settings that prevent the system from recognizing the packaging material.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data between the material master and the packaging material settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create the Packaging Material:
  
  Check if the packaging material exists in the system. If it does not, create it using transaction code MM01 (Create Material).
  Ensure that the material type and other relevant settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check the material master data for the product in question.
  Ensure that the packaging material is correctly assigned in the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, and Distribution).
  
  
  
  Check Packaging Specifications:
  
  Go to the packaging specification settings in EWM to ensure that the packaging material is correctly defined and linked to the product.
  Use transaction code /SCWM/PACK_SPEC to review and maintain packaging specifications.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the EWM configuration settings related to packaging materials. Ensure that the necessary settings are in place for the system to recognize and utilize packaging materials.
  Consult with your SAP Basis or EWM consultant if you suspect configuration issues.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to identify any discrepancies between the material master and packaging material settings.
  Use transaction code SE11 to check the relevant database tables for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM03: Display Material
  /SCWM/PACK_SPEC: Packaging Specification
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Extended Warehouse Management for detailed information on packaging materials and their configuration.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By addressing the above points, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCWM/IT_PRC_MD063 and ensure that the packaging material is correctly created and linked to the relevant products in your SAP system.