SAP Automatic Packing Q&A for Interview Preparation

---

What is automatic packing in SAP, and why is it important?

Answer: Automatic packing in SAP automates the process of assigning materials to packaging materials and quantities based on pre-defined instructions. It reduces manual effort, minimizes errors, and ensures compliance with packaging requirements.

What are the main steps to configure automatic packing in SAP?

• Answer:
  1. Create/Choose a Condition Table.
  2. Define Access Sequence for Packing Instruction Determination.
  3. Define Determination Type/Condition Type for Packing Instructions.
  4. Define the Procedure for Packing Instructions Determination.
  5. Maintain Packing Transaction Profile.
  6. Create Packing Instructions.
  7. Create Packing Instruction Determination Records.

What is a Condition Table in the context of SAP packing configuration?

Answer: A Condition Table defines the field combinations (e.g., Material, Vendor, Plant) that are used to determine packing instructions.

What is the role of an Access Sequence in packing instruction determination?

Answer: An Access Sequence defines the search strategy for finding valid determination records, starting with the most specific combination (e.g., Material/Plant/Vendor) and progressing to more general combinations.

How is a Packing Transaction Profile used in SAP?

Answer: A Packing Transaction Profile groups parameters for the packing transaction, including the determination procedure, display mode, and packing mode, tailored for specific areas like inbound delivery or repetitive manufacturing.

What is the Determination Type “RCPT” used for in SAP packing configuration?

Answer: The Determination Type “RCPT” is used for packing in inbound deliveries. It assigns specific packing instructions based on the configuration.

How would you configure automatic packing for inbound deliveries with a Handling Unit (HU) requirement?

Answer:

• Activate automatic packing in the delivery type (e.g., HID).
• Activate automatic packing in the delivery item category.
• Create and assign packing instructions specifying materials, packaging materials, and quantities.
• Define the packing instruction determination based on condition tables and access sequences.

A material needs to be packed into drums and then onto pallets. How can this be configured?

Answer:

• Create a first-level packing instruction to pack the material into drums (e.g., 10 KG per drum).
• Create a second-level packing instruction to place multiple drums onto pallets.
• Use transaction codes like POP1 to create packing instructions and POF1 to set up determination.

How do you test if the automatic packing configuration is working correctly?

Answer: Create an inbound delivery for the configured material and storage location. Click “Pack,” and verify that the system creates the Handling Units (HUs) as per the defined packing instructions.

What should be checked if automatic packing does not work as expected?

Answer:

• Verify the condition table and access sequence configuration.
• Ensure the packing instructions and determination records are correctly assigned.
• Check if automatic packing is activated in the delivery type and item category.

What is the significance of using multiple levels in packing instructions?

Answer: Multiple levels allow for hierarchical packaging, such as packing items into containers (first level) and then stacking containers onto pallets (second level), optimizing space and handling.

How does SAP use the principle of condition techniques in packing determination?

Answer: SAP uses condition techniques to match condition records (e.g., Material/Vendor) with packing instructions through predefined condition tables and access sequences, ensuring dynamic and flexible packing logic.

What movement type is used for goods receipt with automatic packing in inbound deliveries?

Answer: Movement type 561 is used for goods receipt into a Handling Unit (HU) mandatory storage location.

Join Our SAP SD & GTS LinkedIn Group