How To Fix /SCWM/SHP_RCV066 - For optional packaging materials, do not define either sequence or number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SHP_RCV -

• Message number: 066

• Message text: For optional packaging materials, do not define either sequence or number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV066 - For optional packaging materials, do not define either sequence or number ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV066 typically occurs in the context of handling optional packaging materials in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error indicates that there is a configuration issue related to the definition of packaging materials, specifically when both sequence and number are defined for optional packaging materials.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to define both a sequence and a number for optional packaging materials in the system. In SAP EWM, optional packaging materials should not have both attributes defined simultaneously. This is because the system expects either a sequence or a number, but not both, for optional packaging materials.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check the configuration of the packaging materials in your SAP EWM system. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Access Packaging Material Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP EWM where packaging materials are defined.
  
  
  
  Review Optional Packaging Material Settings:
  
  Identify the optional packaging materials that are causing the error.
  Check if both sequence and number are defined for these materials.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If both attributes are defined, you need to decide which one to keep based on your business requirements.
  Remove either the sequence or the number for the optional packaging materials to comply with the system's requirements.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save the changes in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Perform a test transaction that previously triggered the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP EWM documentation for more details on packaging materials and their configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after making the changes, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV066 and ensure that your optional packaging materials are configured correctly in SAP EWM.