How To Fix /SCWM/PS_BASICS123 - Packaging Material Type &1 not allowed with element type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PS_BASICS -

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Packaging Material Type &1 not allowed with element type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS123 - Packaging Material Type &1 not allowed with element type &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS123 indicates that there is an issue with the packaging material type being used in conjunction with a specific element type in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically arises when the system encounters a packaging material type that is not compatible with the specified element type during processes such as packing, shipping, or inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Packaging Material Type: The packaging material type specified in the transaction is not allowed for the element type being processed. This could be due to configuration settings in the system that restrict certain packaging materials for specific uses.
  
  Configuration Issues: The settings in the Customizing (SPRO) for packaging materials and their allowed element types may not be correctly defined.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the packaging material or the product may not be set up correctly, leading to incompatibility.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the Customizing settings in SAP (SPRO)