How To Fix /SCWM/PS_BASICS184 - You must maintain a main pack. mat. for level &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PS_BASICS -

• Message number: 184

• Message text: You must maintain a main pack. mat. for level &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS184 - You must maintain a main pack. mat. for level &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS184 indicates that a main packaging material must be maintained for a specific level in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform an operation that requires a main packaging material, but it has not been defined for the specified product or packaging level.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Main Packaging Material: The main packaging material is not defined for the product at the specified packaging level.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the product or packaging hierarchy may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the product or packaging materials.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Go to the product master data in SAP EWM.
  Verify if the main packaging material is defined for the product at the required level.
  If it is missing, you need to maintain the main packaging material.
  
  
  
  Maintain Main Packaging Material:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., /SCWM/MAT1 for maintaining material master data).
  Enter the product number and check the packaging levels.
  Add or update the main packaging material for the specified level.
  
  
  
  Review Packaging Hierarchy:
  
  Ensure that the packaging hierarchy is correctly set up for the product.
  Check if the packaging levels are correctly defined and linked to the main packaging material.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run any relevant consistency checks in SAP EWM to identify and rectify any data inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on maintaining packaging materials and product master data.
  
  
  
  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:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCWM/MAT1 for material maintenance and /SCWM/PRD for product master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in maintaining product and packaging data are adequately trained and have access to the necessary documentation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the main packaging material is correctly maintained for the specified product levels.