What is auxiliary packaging material in SAP SD - Sales and Distribution?

SAP Term: auxiliary packaging material

• Component: SD

• Component Name: Sales and Distribution

• Description: Material used along with the packaging material to pack a material. Auxiliary packaging material and packaging material have to pack materials safely. Auxiliary packaging material includes equipment, safety, and protective packaging. Auxiliary packaging material can be packaging material but cannot be used as a load carrier. Auxiliary packaging materials include lids, foil, lining, and anything used to wrap or protect materials.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Auxiliary packaging material is a type of packaging material used in SAP Sales and Distribution (SD) to supplement the primary packaging material. It is used to protect the primary packaging material from damage or to provide additional information about the product. Auxiliary packaging materials can include labels, stickers, and other materials. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Auxiliary packaging materials can be used in SAP SD to provide additional information about the product, such as its weight, size, or other characteristics. They can also be used to protect the primary packaging material from damage during shipping or handling. In SAP SD, auxiliary packaging materials can be assigned to a sales order item or delivery item. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When assigning auxiliary packaging materials in SAP SD, it is important to ensure that the correct material is selected for the product being shipped. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the correct quantity of auxiliary packaging material is assigned for each item. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on auxiliary packaging materials in SAP SD, please refer to the SAP Help Portal (https://help.sap.com/viewer/). Additionally, you can find more information on SAP SD in the SAP Community Network (https://www.sap.com/community/index.html).