How To Fix /SCWM/PS_BASICS073 - There are no valid packaging material types for element type &1

/SCWM/PS_BASICS073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PS_BASICS -

• Message number: 073

• Message text: There are no valid packaging material types for element type &1

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/SCWM/PS_BASICS073 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS073 indicates that there are no valid packaging material types for the specified element type in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a suitable packaging material type for the item or product being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Packaging Material Types: The packaging material types required for the specific element type (e.g., product, handling unit) are not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for packaging materials may not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to identify valid packaging materials.
  Element Type Issues: The element type being referenced may not be correctly defined or may not have any associated packaging material types.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data related to packaging materials or products.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Packaging Material Types:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP EWM and verify that the