How To Fix /SCWM/PS_BASICS087 - No valid pairs of packaging material type / lev.elem. type for PM type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PS_BASICS -

• Message number: 087

• Message text: No valid pairs of packaging material type / lev.elem. type for PM type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS087 - No valid pairs of packaging material type / lev.elem. type for PM type &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS087 indicates that there is an issue with the packaging material type and the level element type in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a valid combination of packaging material type and level element type for the specified packaging material type.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the necessary configuration for packaging material types and level element types is missing or not properly set up in the system.
  Incorrect Master Data: The packaging material type or level element type may not be correctly defined in the master data.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to packaging materials, such as incorrect assignments or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not be handling packaging materials correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP EWM and verify that the packaging material types and level element types are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the combinations of packaging material types and level element types are maintained in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the packaging materials involved. Ensure that the packaging material type is correctly assigned to the relevant level element type.
  Use transaction codes like /SCWM/MAT1 to check the material master data and ensure that the packaging material type is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Maintain Valid Combinations:
  
  If valid combinations are missing, you may need to create or maintain them in the system. This can usually be done in the configuration settings under packaging or material management.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Logic:
  
  If there are any custom developments or enhancements, review the code to ensure that it correctly handles the packaging material types and level element types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to packaging materials and EWM for any specific guidelines or updates that may address this issue.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the packaging process works as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCWM/MAT1 for material master data and /SCWM/PRD for packaging-related settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  EWM Documentation: Review the SAP EWM documentation for best practices on managing packaging materials and configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.