How To Fix /SCWM/SHP_RCV012 - Customizing: packaging matl &1 is not compatible with means of transp. &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SHP_RCV -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Customizing: packaging matl &1 is not compatible with means of transp. &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV012 - Customizing: packaging matl &1 is not compatible with means of transp. &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV012 indicates that there is a compatibility issue between the packaging material and the means of transportation in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically arises during the process of shipping or receiving goods when the system checks the compatibility of the packaging materials with the specified means of transport.
  Cause:
  
  
  Incompatible Packaging Material: The packaging material defined in the system is not compatible with the means of transportation specified for the shipment. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The packaging material is not allowed for the selected means of transport.
  The packaging material is not configured correctly in the system.
  The means of transport does not support the dimensions or weight of the packaging material.
  
  
  
  Customizing Settings: The customizing settings in SAP EWM may not be properly configured to link the packaging materials with the means of transport.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Packaging Material Configuration:
  
  Go to the packaging material master data and verify the settings for the packaging material (&1). Ensure that it is correctly defined and that it has the necessary attributes for compatibility with the means of transport (&2).
  
  
  
  Review Means of Transport Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the means of transport in the system. Ensure that it is set up to accept the specified packaging material. This can be done in the customizing settings under the relevant transportation management or logistics execution settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust Customizing Settings:
  
  Navigate to the customizing settings in SAP EWM and ensure that the compatibility rules between packaging materials and means of transport are correctly defined. This may involve:
  
  Defining compatibility in the customizing settings for packaging materials.
  Ensuring that the transport units are correctly linked to the packaging materials.
  
  
  
  
  
  Test with Different Combinations:
  
  If possible, test the process with different combinations of packaging materials and means of transport to identify if the issue is specific to certain combinations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help notes related to packaging materials and means of transport for any specific requirements or configurations that may be necessary.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific version and configuration of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for customizing, MM03 for material master data, and LT03 for creating transfer orders to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the compatibility issue causing the error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV012.