Maintaining Configuration and Master Data for Packaging

Use
This section describes a set of common master data and common configuration settings for packaging that are valid for the Supplier Managed Inventory (SMI) and Release Processing scenarios. You can use these settings no matter whether you use alternative A1 or A2. (See also Configuration and Master Data in SAP R/3.)

The following example is used to illustrate the necessary configuration and master data for packaging.

Procedure
Changing Customizing of Packaging
Changing Customizing of Packaging Material Types
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1. In the Implementation Guide (IMG), choose Logistics Execution Shipping Packing Define Packaging Material Types. 2. Add packaging material types, for example those given in the table below: Packaging material type 0010 Wire Basket 0020 Box large Packaging material category C Packaging materials C Packaging materials

0030 Box small 3. 4.

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C Packaging materials

Enter other values required for your system settings. Save your entries.

Defining Material Groups for Packaging Materials 1. In the IMG, choose Logistics Execution Shipping Packing Define Material Group for Packaging Materials. 2. Add material groups for packaging materials, for example those given in the table below: Material group PG10 PG20 PG30 3.
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Description Packing Group 10 Packing Group 20 Packing Group 30

Save your entries.

Defining Allowed Packaging Materials 1. In the IMG, choose Logistics Execution Shipping Packing Define Allowed Packaging Materials. 2. Add the allowed packaging material types for each material group for packaging materials. For example, use the entries given in the table below: Material group: Packaging materials PG10 Packaging material type 0010 Comment Materials that belong to Packing Group 10 are allowed to be packed in packaging materials of type 0010 (for example, wire baskets) Materials that belong to Packing Group 20 are allowed to be packed in packaging materials of type 0020 (for example, large boxes) Materials that belong to Packing Group 30 are allowed to be packed in packaging materials of type 0010 (for example, wire baskets) Materials that belong to Packing Group 30 are allowed to be packed in packaging materials of type 0030 (for example, small boxes)

PG20

0020

PG30

0010

PG30

0030

3. 4.

Enter a unit of measurement, for example, EA (eaches). Save your entries.

You assign a material group for packaging materials in the material master. Assigning a packaging material to a material group is one prerequisite for packing packaging materials into other packaging materials.

Creating or Changing Material Master for Packaging Materials

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1. On the SAP Easy Access screen, choose Logistics Materials Management Material Master Material Create (General) Immediately, or Logistics Materials Management Material Master Material Change Immediately. 2. Create three material masters for packaging material with material numbers of your choice. You need to create a material master with material type VERP (Packaging) both for the material and its values given in the table below: Material Box Small Box Small Box Small Box Small Box Small Box Large Box Large Box Large Box Large Box Large Wire Basket Wire Basket Wire Basket Wire Basket Tab Basic Data 1 Basic Data 1 Basic Data 1 Sales: General/Plant Data Sales: General/Plant Data Basic Data 1 Basic Data 1 Basic Data 1 Sales: General/Plant Data Sales: General/Plant Data Basic Data 1 Basic Data 1 Sales: General/Plant Data Sales: General/Plant Data Field Matl Grp Pack.Matls Gross Weight Weight Unit Packaging mat.Type Allowed pkg weight Matl Grp Pack.Matls Gross Weight Weight Unit Packaging mat.Type Allowed pkg weight Gross Weight Weight Unit Packaging mat.Type Allowed packaging weight User entries and values PG20 0,5 KG 0030 100 KG PG10 6 KG 0020 404 KG 30 KG 0010 820 KG

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Save your entries.

Creating Master Data for Packaging Instructions

Creating Master Data for Packing into Small Boxes
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1. On the SAP Easy Access screen, choose Logistics Central Functions Handling Unit Management Master Data Packaging Instructions Create. 2. Enter a packaging instruction, for example, ICH41_SMALL, and a description, for example, Pack into a small box. 3. On the Component tab enter a packaging material, for example, Box smallinto the field Component of the row for item 10. 4. Choose Insert Material Item.

5. Add the material you want to be packed into the small box. If you want to go in line with the packaging example on the picture above, enter 4 for the target quantity and the minimum quantity column in the row of the material you have chosen. 6. Save your entries. Creating Master Data for Packing into Large Boxes
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1. Create another packaging instruction, for example, ICH41_LARGE_BOX, and a description, for example, Pack into a large box. 2. On the Component tab enter a packaging material, for example, Box large in the field Component of the row for item 10. 3. Choose Insert Packing Instruction Item and add a packing instruction, for example, ICH41_SMALL_BOX, because you want to pack small boxes into large boxes. If you want to go in line with the packaging example above, enter 4 in the target quantity and the minimum quantity column. 4. Save your entries. Creating Master Data for Packing into Wire Baskets
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1. Create another packaging instruction, for example, ICH41_WIRE_BASKET, and a description, for example, Pack into a wire basket. 2. On the Component tab enter a packaging material, for example, Wire Basket in the field Component of the row for item 10. 3. Choose Insert Packing Instruction Item and add a packing instruction, for example, ICH41_LARGE_BOX, because you want to pack large boxes into wire baskets. If you want to go in line with the packaging example above, enter 2 into the target quantity and the minimum quantity column. 4. Save your entries.

The dimensions shown on the dimension tab of a packaging instruction correspond with the master data of the chosen packaging material. The packaging weight is taken from the gross weight in the material master (Basic data 1). The allowed load weight corresponds with the allowed packing weight ( Sales: general/plant) of the material master. The load is calculated on the basis of the gross weight of the packed material multiplied by the target quantity of the material in the packaging instruction.