How To Fix /SCWM/PS_BASICS163 - Pack. spec. &1 not activated, because no condition record exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PS_BASICS -

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Pack. spec. &1 not activated, because no condition record exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS163 - Pack. spec. &1 not activated, because no condition record exists ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS163 indicates that a packing specification is not activated because there is no condition record available for it. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when trying to use a packing specification that has not been properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Condition Record: The primary cause of this error is that the packing specification you are trying to use does not have an associated condition record in the system. Condition records are necessary for the system to determine how to pack items based on specific criteria.
  Incorrect Configuration: The packing specification may not have been set up correctly, or it may not be linked to the relevant materials or packaging materials.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing master data or incorrect settings in the packing specification.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Packing Specification:
  
  Go to the transaction code for maintaining packing specifications (e.g., /SCWM/PACK_SPEC).
  Verify that the packing specification you are trying to use is correctly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Create Condition Record:
  
  If there is no condition record, you need to create one. This can typically be done in the condition maintenance transaction (e.g., using transaction code VK11 for creating condition records).
  Ensure that you enter the correct key fields that correspond to the packing specification.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the items you are trying to pack. Ensure that the relevant packaging data is maintained.
  Make sure that the materials are assigned to the correct packing specifications.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the EWM system related to packing specifications and condition records. Ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the packing process again to ensure that the error does not occur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCWM/PACK_SPEC for packing specifications and VK11 for condition records.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Extended Warehouse Management for detailed guidance on packing specifications and condition records.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully activate the packing specification.