How To Fix /SCWM/PS_BASICS088 - No valid pairs of pack. mat. type / lev.elem. type for lev. elem. type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PS_BASICS -

• Message number: 088

• Message text: No valid pairs of pack. mat. type / lev.elem. type for lev. elem. type &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS088 - No valid pairs of pack. mat. type / lev.elem. type for lev. elem. type &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS088 indicates that there are no valid pairs of packing material types and level element types for the specified level element type. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when trying to perform packing operations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the necessary configuration for packing material types and level element types is missing or not properly set up in the system.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for packing materials or level elements may not be correctly defined or may not match the expected values.
  Incompatible Settings: The settings for the packing process may not be compatible with the current warehouse process or the items being packed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP EWM configuration settings and verify that the packing material types and level element types are correctly defined.
  Ensure that there are valid combinations of packing material types and level element types in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Maintain Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the packing materials and ensure that they are correctly defined in the system.
  Verify that the level element types are correctly assigned to the relevant packing materials.
  
  
  
  Review Packing Instructions:
  
  If you are using packing instructions, ensure that they are correctly set up and that they reference valid packing material types and level element types.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Data:
  
  Try to perform the packing operation with different items or packing materials to see if the issue persists. This can help identify if the problem is specific to certain data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on configuring packing materials and level elements.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and master data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRD (Product Master) or /SCWM/PACK (Packing) to check and maintain relevant data.
  Customizing Path: The configuration can typically be found under the path: SPRO -> Logistics Execution -> Extended Warehouse Management -> Packing -> Define Packing Material Types.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS088.