How To Fix /SCWM/VAS305 - Specified auxiliary packaging prod. with seq. no. &1 could not be found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/VAS -

• Message number: 305

• Message text: Specified auxiliary packaging prod. with seq. no. &1 could not be found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/VAS305 - Specified auxiliary packaging prod. with seq. no. &1 could not be found ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/VAS305 indicates that the specified auxiliary packaging product with the sequence number provided could not be found in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of Value-Added Services (VAS) in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  Cause:
  
  Missing Product Master Data: The auxiliary packaging product may not be defined in the system. This could happen if the product was not created or if it was deleted.
  Incorrect Sequence Number: The sequence number provided in the error message may be incorrect or does not correspond to any existing auxiliary packaging product.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as issues with the configuration or master data that prevent the system from recognizing the product.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the auxiliary packaging product.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Go to the product master data in SAP EWM and verify if the auxiliary packaging product with the specified sequence number exists.
  If it does not exist, create the product using transaction /SCWM/MAT1 or the appropriate transaction for product creation.
  
  
  
  Verify Sequence Number:
  
  Double-check the sequence number provided in the error message to ensure it is correct.
  If you are using a custom program or transaction, ensure that the sequence number is being passed correctly.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks in the system to identify any data issues. You can use transaction /SCWM/CHK to perform checks on the warehouse management data.
  If inconsistencies are found, resolve them as necessary.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the auxiliary packaging product.
  Check the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to VAS and auxiliary packaging to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCWM/MAT1 for product creation and /SCWM/CHK for consistency checks.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to /SCWM/VAS305 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  EWM Configuration: Review the configuration settings for Value-Added Services in SAP EWM to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.