How To Fix /SCWM/PS_BASICS016 - Packaging specification &1 has been deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PS_BASICS -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Packaging specification &1 has been deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS016 - Packaging specification &1 has been deleted ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS016 indicates that a packaging specification referenced in a process has been deleted. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when the system attempts to access a packaging specification that no longer exists in the database.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Packaging Specification: The most common cause is that the packaging specification referenced in the transaction has been deleted or is no longer active.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database where the packaging specification was expected to be found but has been removed.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings may point to a packaging specification that has been changed or removed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Packaging Specifications:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SCWM/PS to view the existing packaging specifications.
  Verify if the packaging specification referenced in the error message exists. If it has been deleted, you will need to create a new one or restore the deleted specification if possible.
  
  
  
  Update References:
  
  If the packaging specification has been deleted intentionally, ensure that all relevant processes, orders, or configurations are updated to reference the correct and existing packaging specifications.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Packaging Specification:
  
  If the packaging specification is essential for your operations, recreate it with the same parameters as before, ensuring that it meets the requirements of the processes that depend on it.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks in the system to identify any other potential issues related to packaging specifications or other related master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to packaging specifications in EWM for any additional insights or updates that may affect your configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration or any known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCWM/PS for packaging specifications and /SCWM/PR for process-related configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to packaging specifications in EWM.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in warehouse management are trained on how to manage packaging specifications effectively to avoid accidental deletions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your packaging specifications are correctly configured and maintained in the SAP EWM system.