How To Fix /SCWM/SHP_RCV006 - No. of obligatory packaging materials &1 in means of transp. &2 is zero

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SHP_RCV -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: No. of obligatory packaging materials &1 in means of transp. &2 is zero

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV006 - No. of obligatory packaging materials &1 in means of transp. &2 is zero ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV006 indicates that there is an issue with the packaging materials in the context of transportation. Specifically, it states that the number of obligatory packaging materials for a given means of transport is zero, which is not acceptable for the system to process the shipment.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Packaging Material Configuration: The system expects certain packaging materials to be defined for the means of transport being used, but none have been configured.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the product or the means of transport may not have the necessary packaging information.
  Transport Unit Issues: The transport unit may not have been properly defined or may not include the required packaging materials.
  Business Rules: There may be specific business rules or settings that require certain packaging materials to be present for compliance or operational reasons.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Packaging Material Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for packaging materials in SAP and ensure that the necessary packaging materials are defined for the means of transport in question.
  You can check this in the SAP Easy Access menu under Logistics > Logistics Execution > Shipping > Basic Shipping Functions > Packaging > Define Packaging Material.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Verify the master data for the product and the means of transport to ensure that the required packaging materials are assigned.
  Check the product master data (Material Master) and ensure that the packaging information is correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Update Transport Unit:
  
  If you are using transport units, ensure that the transport unit is correctly defined and includes the necessary packaging materials.
  You can check the transport unit settings in the relevant transaction codes (e.g., /SCWM/TO for Transfer Orders).
  
  
  
  Consult Business Rules:
  
  Review any business rules or settings that may enforce the requirement for packaging materials. This may involve consulting with your logistics or compliance teams.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs when processing the shipment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCWM/TO, /SCWM/PR, and others related to packaging and shipping.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on packaging materials and their configuration in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV006 and ensure that the necessary packaging materials are correctly configured for your transportation processes.