How To Fix /VSO/M_MSG419 - Packaging mat. pack. type not found, PKM ID=<&1>, pack. type=<&2>

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /VSO/M_MSG -

• Message number: 419

• Message text: Packaging mat. pack. type not found, PKM ID=<&1>, pack. type=<&2>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /VSO/M_MSG419 - Packaging mat. pack. type not found, PKM ID=<&1>, pack. type=<&2> ?

  The SAP error message /VSO/M_MSG419 indicates that a specific packaging material type is not found in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of logistics and packaging processes, particularly when dealing with packaging materials in SAP's Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or similar modules.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when the system cannot find the specified packaging material type (identified by the Packaging Material ID and Packaging Type) in the database. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Packaging Material ID or Type: The ID or type specified in the transaction may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Missing Configuration: The packaging material type may not have been configured in the system.
  Data Deletion: The packaging material type may have been deleted or is inactive in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the packaging material type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Input: Check the Packaging Material ID and Packaging Type for any typos or incorrect entries. Ensure that you are using the correct identifiers.
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP to ensure that the packaging material type is defined.
  You can check the configuration in the following path:
  
  SPRO ? Logistics Execution ? Packaging ? Define Packaging Material Types.
  
  
  Ensure that the packaging material type you are trying to use is listed and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletion: If the packaging material type was recently deleted, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if possible.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the packaging material type. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the packaging material types and their configurations, refer to the SAP documentation or help resources for guidance.
  
  
  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: You may use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the database tables related to packaging materials.
  Tables: Relevant tables may include VSO_PACKMAT or similar tables that store packaging material information.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to packaging materials and error messages for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.