How To Fix /SCWM/RACKTYPE022 - Product &1 is not a packaging material.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/RACKTYPE -

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Product &1 is not a packaging material.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/RACKTYPE022 - Product &1 is not a packaging material. ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/RACKTYPE022 Product &1 is not a packaging material typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when you are trying to perform an operation that requires a product to be classified as a packaging material, but the specified product is not set up as such in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Product Configuration: The product you are trying to use is not defined as a packaging material in the material master data.
  Incorrect Product Type: The product may be of a different type (e.g., finished goods, raw materials) that does not qualify as packaging material.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data setup, such as missing or incorrect classifications.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the product in question (transaction code MM03).
  Verify that the product is set up correctly and check the "Basic Data" and "Sales Org. Data" views to ensure it is classified as a packaging material.
  Ensure that the "Packaging" tab is filled out correctly, and the product is marked as a packaging material.
  
  
  
  Update Product Classification:
  
  If the product is not set as a packaging material, you may need to update the material master to include the necessary packaging information.
  You can do this using transaction code MM02 to modify the material master.
  
  
  
  Check Packaging Material Settings:
  
  Ensure that the packaging material settings in the system are correctly configured. This includes checking the packaging material types and their respective settings in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for more details on how to set up packaging materials correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  MM02 (Change Material Master)
  /SCWM/MAT1 (Manage Products in EWM)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master data.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: If you are unfamiliar with the process of setting up packaging materials, consider seeking training or consulting the SAP help documentation for guidance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the product is correctly classified as a packaging material in SAP EWM.