How To Fix /SCWM/PS_BASICS179 - Pack. spec. &1 activated, but at least one condition record is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PS_BASICS -

• Message number: 179

• Message text: Pack. spec. &1 activated, but at least one condition record is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS179 - Pack. spec. &1 activated, but at least one condition record is invalid ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS179 indicates that a packing specification is activated, but there is at least one condition record associated with it that is invalid. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when dealing with packing specifications and their associated conditions.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Condition Records: The most common cause of this error is that one or more condition records related to the packing specification are either missing, incomplete, or incorrectly configured.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that the packing specification relies on, such as material master data, packaging material data, or other related configuration settings.
  Activation Issues: The packing specification may have been activated without all necessary condition records being properly set up.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Condition Records:
  
  Go to the transaction code for maintaining packing specifications (e.g., /SCWM/PACK_SPEC).
  Review the condition records associated with the packing specification in question.
  Ensure that all required condition records are created and valid.
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the materials involved in the packing specification.
  Ensure that the packaging materials are correctly defined and activated in the system.
  Verify that all relevant data (e.g., dimensions, weights, etc.) is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Re-activate Packing Specification:
  
  If you have made changes to the condition records or related data, you may need to deactivate and then reactivate the packing specification to ensure that the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to packing specifications and condition records for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Check for Customizations:
  
  If your organization has custom developments or enhancements related to packing specifications, ensure that these are functioning correctly and not causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCWM/PACK_SPEC for packing specifications and /SCWM/PRC for condition records.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS179.