How To Fix /SCWM/PS_BASICS111 - Product &1 is not defined as a packaging material (no PM type assigned)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PS_BASICS -

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Product &1 is not defined as a packaging material (no PM type assigned)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS111 - Product &1 is not defined as a packaging material (no PM type assigned) ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS111 indicates that a specific product is not defined as a packaging material because it does not have a Packaging Material (PM) type assigned to it. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when trying to perform operations that require the product to be recognized as a packaging material.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Packaging Material Type: The product in question has not been assigned a Packaging Material type in the system.
  Incorrect Product Configuration: The product may not be configured correctly in the material master or may not be set up to be used as a packaging material.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the product or packaging materials in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (transaction code MM03).
  Enter the product number and check the basic data and classification views.
  Ensure that the product is defined correctly and that it has a Packaging Material type assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign Packaging Material Type:
  
  If the product does not have a Packaging Material type assigned, you need to assign one.
  You can do this by using transaction code MM02 to change the material master data.
  Navigate to the relevant view (usually the Basic Data or Packaging view) and assign the appropriate Packaging Material type.
  
  
  
  Check Packaging Material Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the Packaging Material type you are trying to assign is correctly configured in the system.
  You can check this in the Customizing settings under Logistics Execution > Packaging > Define Packaging Material Types.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check to ensure that there are no other data issues related to the product or packaging materials.
  You can use transaction codes like SLG1 to check for logs or errors related to the product.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on packaging materials and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Packaging Material Types: These are defined in the system to categorize different types of packaging materials (e.g., boxes, pallets, etc.).
  Material Master Views: The material master has various views that need to be maintained for proper functionality in EWM.
  SAP EWM Configuration: Understanding the configuration settings in SAP EWM related to packaging and materials can help prevent such errors in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the product is correctly defined as a packaging material in SAP.