How To Fix /SCWM/SHP_RCV372 - For containers, only one packaging material is permitted in first place

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SHP_RCV -

• Message number: 372

• Message text: For containers, only one packaging material is permitted in first place

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV372 - For containers, only one packaging material is permitted in first place ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV372 indicates that there is an issue with the packaging materials used in the handling of containers in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. Specifically, this error occurs when there is an attempt to use more than one type of packaging material for a single container, which is not allowed in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A handling unit (HU) or container is being created or processed, and it contains multiple packaging materials.
  The system is configured to allow only one type of packaging material for the first place in a container.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Packaging Material Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for packaging materials in your SAP EWM system. Ensure that the settings align with your business processes and requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Handling Unit Creation:
  
  When creating or processing handling units, ensure that only one type of packaging material is assigned to the