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 error message.
  
  
  
  Review Work Step Type Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration for the work step type (transaction code SPRO).
  Check the settings under the relevant warehouse process type and ensure that packaging materials are defined.
  
  
  
  Assign Packaging Materials:
  
  If packaging materials are not assigned, you can add them by going to the relevant configuration section and assigning the necessary packaging materials to the work step type.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring packaging materials and work step types.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRD (for managing packaging) or SPRO (for configuration) to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the process has the necessary authorizations to access and modify packaging material assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS074 and ensure that the necessary packaging materials are correctly assigned to the relevant work step types in your SAP EWM system.