How To Fix /SCWM/PS_BASICS074 - No packaging materials assigned to work step type &1 (from work step &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PS_BASICS -

• Message number: 074

• Message text: No packaging materials assigned to work step type &1 (from work step &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS074 - No packaging materials assigned to work step type &1 (from work step &2) ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS074 indicates that there are no packaging materials assigned to a specific work step type in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. This error typically arises during the execution of warehouse processes, such as picking, packing, or shipping, where packaging materials are required but not configured.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Packaging Material Assignment: The work step type specified in the error message does not have any packaging materials assigned to it in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for packaging materials in the warehouse process type may not be set up correctly.
  Incorrect Work Step Type: The work step type being used may not be appropriate for the operation being performed, leading to the absence of packaging materials.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Packaging Material Assignment:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant work step type in the SAP EWM system.
  Ensure that the appropriate packaging materials are assigned to the work step type indicated in the