How To Fix /SCWM/RACKTYPE031 - Sub-packaging material &1 does not exist or is not a packaging material.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/RACKTYPE -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Sub-packaging material &1 does not exist or is not a packaging material.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/RACKTYPE031 - Sub-packaging material &1 does not exist or is not a packaging material. ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/RACKTYPE031 indicates that the sub-packaging material specified does not exist or is not recognized as a valid packaging material in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and logistics, particularly when dealing with packaging materials in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Material: The specified sub-packaging material (e.g., a material number) does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material may exist but is not defined as a packaging material in the material master.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of packaging materials in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Existence:
  
  Verify that the sub-packaging material exists in the system by using transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to check the material master data.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Type:
  
  Ensure that the material is defined as a packaging material. You can check this in the material master under the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, and Distribution).
  If the material is not set up correctly, you may need to create or modify the material to ensure it is classified as a packaging material.
  
  
  
  Review Packaging Material Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for packaging materials in the EWM settings. This can be done through the SPRO transaction (Customizing) and navigating to the relevant sections for packaging material configuration.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that all necessary data is correctly maintained. This may involve checking related tables and ensuring that all necessary entries are present.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on packaging materials and their configuration in EWM.
  
  
  
  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: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material
  MM02 - Change Material
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to packaging materials in EWM.
  EWM Documentation: Review the SAP EWM documentation for best practices and guidelines on managing packaging materials.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.