How To Fix /SCWM/WHO101 - Packaging material was not determined. No pick-HU determination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WHO -

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Packaging material was not determined. No pick-HU determination

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/WHO101 - Packaging material was not determined. No pick-HU determination ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/WHO101 Packaging material was not determined. No pick-HU determination typically occurs in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when the system is unable to determine the appropriate packaging material for handling units (HUs) during the picking process. This can prevent the system from creating handling units for the items being picked, which is essential for managing inventory and logistics effectively.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Packaging Material Master Data: The packaging material may not be defined in the system or may not be properly configured in the material master.
  Incorrect Packaging Specifications: The packaging specifications for the product may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to determine the packaging material.
  Inadequate Configuration: The configuration settings for packaging in the EWM system may not be complete or may have errors.
  No Packaging Instructions: There may be no packaging instructions defined for the specific product or handling unit type.
  Product Not Assigned to Packaging Material: The product being picked may not be assigned to any packaging material in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Packaging Material Master: Ensure that the packaging material is defined in the system. You can do this by checking the material master data for the packaging material.
  Review Packaging Specifications: Verify that the packaging specifications for the product are correctly set up. This includes checking the packaging instructions and ensuring that the product is assigned to the correct packaging material.
  Configuration Review: Review the EWM configuration settings related to packaging and handling units. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  Define Packaging Instructions: If packaging instructions are missing, create them in the system to ensure that the system can determine the appropriate packaging material.
  Assign Products to Packaging Material: Make sure that the products being picked are assigned to the relevant packaging materials in the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/MAT1 to check material master data or /SCWM/PRD1 to review packaging specifications.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP EWM documentation for detailed guidance on packaging and handling unit management.
  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 or patches related to this error.
  
  By addressing the above causes and implementing the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that packaging materials are correctly determined during the picking process in SAP EWM.