The invention relates to a sheet-material packaging bag which has a first side gusset (3) and a second side gusset (4), which are positioned between a front surface (1) and a rear surface (2), a top sealing seam (6) and at least one longitudinal sealing seam (5), wherein a reclosure device is arranged on the inner bag surface, beneath the top sealing seam (6), in the region of the first side gusset (3), and wherein the first side gusset (3) forms a reclosable pouring means when a bag portion (8) above the reclosure device is opened in order for contents to be removed. According to the invention, a carrying handle (14) is arranged on the second side gusset (4) and, as seen in the longitudinal direction of the second side gusset (4), is provided in the center or in an off-center manner in relation to the base (15) of the sheet-material packaging bag.