How To Fix /SCWM/SHP_RCV228 - No packaging material found for means of transport &1 (MTR field)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SHP_RCV -

• Message number: 228

• Message text: No packaging material found for means of transport &1 (MTR field)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV228 - No packaging material found for means of transport &1 (MTR field) ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV228 indicates that there is no packaging material found for the specified means of transport (MTR) in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and logistics processes, particularly when dealing with shipping and receiving operations in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Packaging Material Master Data: The packaging material that is supposed to be associated with the means of transport is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for packaging materials or means of transport may not be set up correctly.
  Transport Unit Issues: The transport unit may not have been properly defined or linked to the packaging material.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the means of transport and packaging materials.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Packaging Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the packaging material master data in SAP and verify if the required packaging material is created and active.
  Ensure that the packaging material is assigned to the correct means of transport.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for packaging materials in the SAP EWM system. Ensure that the means of transport is correctly configured to use the appropriate packaging materials.
  Navigate to the relevant customizing settings in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and verify the settings under Logistics Execution and Extended Warehouse Management.
  
  
  
  Define Transport Units:
  
  Ensure that the transport units are defined correctly and that they are linked to the appropriate packaging materials.
  You can check the transport unit settings in the EWM configuration.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to identify any discrepancies between the means of transport and packaging materials.
  Use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRT to check the packaging resources and their assignments.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to packaging materials and means of transport for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCWM/PRT for managing packaging resources and /SCWM/TO for handling transfer orders.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to this error message for any known issues or patches that may resolve the problem.
  User Forums: Engage with 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 the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.