How To Fix /SCWM/PS_BASICS078 - General packaging specification parameters are not maintained

/SCWM/PS_BASICS078 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PS_BASICS -

• Message number: 078

• Message text: General packaging specification parameters are not maintained

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

/SCWM/PS_BASICS078 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS078 indicates that the general packaging specification parameters are not maintained in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when trying to create or process packaging specifications.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of necessary packaging specification parameters in the system. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The packaging specifications have not been defined or configured in the system.
  Incomplete Data: The required fields for packaging specifications are not filled out or are incomplete.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or packaging material master may not have the necessary packaging information maintained.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Packaging Specifications:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SCWM/PS to access the packaging specification maintenance.
  Verify if the packaging specifications are created for the relevant materials.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Maintain Packaging Specification Parameters:
  
  If the packaging specifications are missing, create