How To Fix /SCWM/OUTB_PACK023 - You can define only one default packaging material for work center &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/OUTB_PACK -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: You can define only one default packaging material for work center &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/OUTB_PACK023 - You can define only one default packaging material for work center &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/OUTB_PACK023 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of packaging materials in the context of a work center in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. Specifically, the error states that you can only define one default packaging material for a given work center.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  You have attempted to assign multiple default packaging materials to a single work center.
  The system is configured to allow only one default packaging material per work center, which is a requirement for proper processing in EWM.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that only one default packaging material is assigned to the specified work center. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Packaging Material Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP EWM configuration settings.
  Navigate to the section where packaging materials are defined for work centers.
  
  
  
  Review Existing Assignments:
  
  Check the current assignments of packaging materials to the work center in question (denoted as &1 in the error message).
  Identify if there are multiple default packaging materials assigned.
  
  
  
  Modify Assignments:
  
  If you find multiple default packaging materials, you will need to remove or change the assignment of the additional packaging materials.
  Ensure that only one packaging material is marked as the default for that work center.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  Perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the packaging process works as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Work Center Configuration: Understanding how work centers are configured in SAP EWM is crucial. Each work center can have specific settings that dictate how packaging materials are used.
  Packaging Material Master Data: Familiarize yourself with the master data for packaging materials, including how they are created and maintained in the system.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation or help guides for more detailed instructions on configuring packaging materials and work centers in EWM.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider consulting with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP EWM for further assistance.