diff --git a/drivers/net/ethernet/microchip/lan966x/Kconfig b/drivers/net/ethernet/microchip/lan966x/Kconfig
index 83ac4266b417..2860a8c9923d 100644
--- a/drivers/net/ethernet/microchip/lan966x/Kconfig
+++ b/drivers/net/ethernet/microchip/lan966x/Kconfig
@@ -3,5 +3,6 @@ config LAN966X_SWITCH
 	depends on HAS_IOMEM
 	depends on OF
 	select PHYLINK
+	select PACKING
 	help
 	  This driver supports the Lan966x network switch device.