How To Fix /VSO/P_MSG036 - Select a packing proposal or a process type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /VSO/P_MSG -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Select a packing proposal or a process type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /VSO/P_MSG036 - Select a packing proposal or a process type ?

  The SAP error message /VSO/P_MSG036 ("Select a packing proposal or a process type") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when a user is trying to perform packing operations but has not selected a valid packing proposal or process type.
  Cause:
  
  No Packing Proposal Selected: The user has not selected a packing proposal that is required for the packing process.
  Missing Process Type: The system requires a specific process type to be defined for the packing operation, and none has been selected.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the EWM settings that prevent the system from recognizing available packing proposals or process types.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access packing proposals or process types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select a Packing Proposal:
  
  When prompted with the error, check if there are available packing proposals in the system. You can do this by navigating to the packing screen and selecting a valid packing proposal from the list.
  
  
  
  Choose a Process Type:
  
  Ensure that you have selected a valid process type for the packing operation. This can usually be done in the packing screen where you initiate the packing process.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the EWM to ensure that packing proposals and process types are correctly defined. This may involve checking the following:
  
  Packing instructions
  Process types for packing
  Warehouse management settings
  
  
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and select packing proposals and process types. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on packing proposals and process types in your version of SAP EWM.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP EWM Documentation: Review the official SAP EWM documentation for detailed information on packing processes and configurations.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP EWM that pertain to packing, such as /SCWM/PACK for packing operations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message that may provide additional insights or patches.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your packing operations in SAP EWM.