How To Fix /SCWM/IT_PRC_MD086 - Error while reading existing packaging specifications; no check possible

/SCWM/IT_PRC_MD086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/IT_PRC_MD -

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Error while reading existing packaging specifications; no check possible

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/SCWM/IT_PRC_MD086 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/IT_PRC_MD086 typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when the system encounters an issue while trying to read existing packaging specifications. This error indicates that the system cannot perform a check on the packaging specifications due to some underlying issues.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Packaging Specifications: The packaging specifications that the system is trying to access may not exist or may not be properly defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the packaging specifications.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the data related to packaging specifications.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the EWM or related modules may lead to this error.
  System Performance Issues: If the system is under heavy load or experiencing performance issues, it may fail to read the necessary data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Packaging Specifications: Verify that the packaging specifications exist in the system. You can do