How To Fix HU_VV0C011 - Packaging material types are not uniquely set in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HU_VV0C - Messages during maintenance of HU Customizing

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Packaging material types are not uniquely set in Customizing

What causes this issue?

Setting <DS:DE.EXIDV_UNIQUE>unique number assignment</> for the
handling unit identification numbers is only possible if none of the
existing <DS:DE.VHART>packaging material types</> has arbitrary number
assignment.

Procedure for System Administrators

Maintain the <DS:SIMG.SIMG_HUMIDTVTYNR>number assignment of all
packaging material types</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HU_VV0C011 - Packaging material types are not uniquely set in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message HU_VV0C011 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of packaging material types in the system. Specifically, it means that the packaging material types are not uniquely defined in the Customizing settings, which can lead to confusion or errors when processing handling units (HUs).
  Cause:
  The error typically arises from one of the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Entries: There are multiple entries for the same packaging material type in the Customizing settings, which makes it unclear for the system which one to use.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for packaging material types may not have been set up correctly, leading to ambiguity.
  Missing or Incomplete Data: Some required fields or settings for packaging material types may be missing or incomplete.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Access Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) by using transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to the relevant section for packaging material types. This is usually found under:
  Logistics Execution -> Handling Unit Management -> Basic Settings -> Define Packaging Material Types
  
  
  
  
  Check for Duplicates:
  
  Review the list of packaging material types defined in the system.
  Ensure that each packaging material type is unique and does not have duplicates.
  
  
  
  Correct Configuration:
  
  If you find duplicates, you will need to either delete or modify them to ensure that each packaging material type is unique.
  Make sure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly for each packaging material type.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the handling unit creation or processing again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that the changes are transported to the quality and production environments as needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Handling Unit Management for more detailed information on packaging material types and their configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as HU02 (for handling unit management) and HU01 (for creating handling units) to test your changes.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message HU_VV0C011 and ensure that your packaging material types are correctly configured in SAP.