How To Fix WE221 - Packaging data will be saved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WE - Messages for EAN Customizing and for EAN management in MM_BD

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Packaging data will be saved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WE221 - Packaging data will be saved ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP message WE221 - "Packaging data will be saved":
  
  SAP Message WE221: "Packaging data will be saved"
  1. Cause:
  
  This message appears during the processing of IDocs (Intermediate Documents) related to packaging data.
  Specifically, it occurs when the system detects that packaging data (such as packing instructions, packaging materials, or packing specifications) will be saved or updated in the system.
  It is an informational message indicating that the packaging data contained in the IDoc is being processed and stored.
  This message is typically triggered during the inbound processing of IDocs related to deliveries, shipments, or packing instructions (e.g., message types like DESADV - Delivery Advice).
  
  2. Message Type:
  
  WE221 is an information message (status 00), not an error or warning.
  It serves as a confirmation that packaging data processing is taking place.
  
  3. When does it occur?
  
  During inbound IDoc processing when packaging data segments are present.
  When the system updates or creates packaging data records in the delivery or shipment documents.
  It can appear in the IDoc status or in the application log related to IDoc processing.
  
  
  4. Solution / Action:
  
  Since WE221 is an informational message, no corrective action is required.
  It confirms that the packaging data is being saved successfully.
  If you want to suppress this message from appearing in logs or user interfaces, you can adjust the message control settings or filter the logs accordingly.
  If you are troubleshooting packaging data issues, this message confirms that the data is being processed, so you should look elsewhere if you encounter problems.
  
  
  5. Related Information:
  
  IDoc Types and Segments: Packaging data is often contained in segments like E1EDP19 (Packing data) in IDocs.
  Message Types: Common message types involving packaging data include DESADV (Delivery Advice), SHPMNT (Shipment), etc.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE02 / WE05 - To display and analyze IDocs.
  VL02N - To check delivery and packaging data.
  VL03N - Display delivery document and packaging info.
  
  
  Configuration: Packaging data processing is controlled in the logistics execution and shipping modules.
  Related Messages: Other IDoc messages related to packaging might include errors or warnings if data is inconsistent or missing.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  WE221 - Packaging data will be saved
  
  
  Type
  Informational (Status 00)
  
  
  Cause
  System is processing and saving packaging data from IDoc
  
  
  Solution
  No action needed; message confirms successful processing
  
  
  Related TCodes
  WE02, WE05, VL02N, VL03N
  
  
  Related IDocs
  DESADV, SHPMNT
  
  
  
  
  If you are seeing this message and expecting an error or problem, you should check other IDoc status messages or application logs for errors. WE221 itself is a positive confirmation message.
  
  If you need help with a specific scenario involving this message, feel free to provide more details!