How To Fix /SCWM/SHP_RCV554 - Packaging material with container character has to be optional for MTr

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SHP_RCV -

• Message number: 554

• Message text: Packaging material with container character has to be optional for MTr

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV554 - Packaging material with container character has to be optional for MTr ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV554 indicates that there is an issue with the packaging material configuration in the context of handling units (HUs) in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. Specifically, the error states that the packaging material with a container character must be optional for the movement type (MTr) being used.
  Cause:
  This error typically arises due to the following reasons:
  
  Configuration Issue: The packaging material is set up in a way that it is mandatory for the movement type, but the system requires it to be optional.
  Movement Type Settings: The movement type being used may not be configured to allow packaging materials with container characteristics.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the packaging material or the handling unit may not be correctly defined, leading to conflicts in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Movement Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMJJ (or the relevant configuration path) to check the settings for the movement type in question.
  Ensure that the packaging material is set to be optional for the movement type. You may need to adjust the settings to allow for optional packaging materials.
  
  
  
  Review Packaging Material Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the packaging material in transaction MM02 or MM03.
  Ensure that the packaging material is correctly defined and that its characteristics are set appropriately.
  
  
  
  Adjust Handling Unit Configuration:
  
  If you are using handling units, check the configuration for handling units in the EWM settings.
  Ensure that the handling unit types and their associated packaging materials are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to packaging materials and movement types in EWM for any specific guidelines or updates.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  EWM Configuration Guide: Refer to the EWM configuration guide for detailed instructions on setting up movement types and packaging materials.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCWM/SHP_RCV554 and ensure that your packaging material configuration aligns with the requirements of the movement type in use.