How To Fix /SCWM/PS_BASICS168 - There is no fitting packaging material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PS_BASICS -

• Message number: 168

• Message text: There is no fitting packaging material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS168 - There is no fitting packaging material ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS168 indicates that there is no suitable packaging material available for the specific product or item you are trying to handle in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically arises during processes such as packing, shipping, or handling where packaging materials are required.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Packaging Material: The packaging material required for the product is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Packaging Specifications: The packaging specifications for the product may not match any available packaging materials.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of packaging materials in the system.
  Product Master Data: The product master data may not have the necessary packaging information defined.
  Stock Availability: The required packaging material may not be available in stock.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Packaging Material:
  
  Go to the packaging material master data and ensure that the required packaging materials are defined and available in the system.
  Use transaction code /SCWM/PACKMAT to create or modify packaging materials.
  
  
  
  Check Packaging Specifications:
  
  Verify the packaging specifications for the product in the product master data. Ensure that the packaging material is correctly assigned to the product.
  Use transaction code /SCWM/MAT1 to check and maintain product master data.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for packaging materials in the EWM system. Ensure that the packaging materials are correctly configured to be used with the relevant products.
  Use transaction code /SCWM/IMG to access the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Stock Availability:
  
  Check the stock levels of the packaging materials to ensure that they are available for use. If they are not available, you may need to procure or produce more packaging materials.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on packaging materials and their configuration in EWM.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs when attempting to use the packaging material.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Manuals: Refer to the SAP EWM user manuals for detailed instructions on managing packaging materials and product master data.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS168 and ensure that the necessary packaging materials are available for your operations.