How To Fix HUDIALOG173 - No designated auxiliary packaging material exists for this HU (PM type)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HUDIALOG - Messages from packaging dialog

• Message number: 173

• Message text: No designated auxiliary packaging material exists for this HU (PM type)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HUDIALOG173 - No designated auxiliary packaging material exists for this HU (PM type) ?

  The SAP error message HUDIALOG173 indicates that there is no designated auxiliary packaging material available for the Handling Unit (HU) of the specified Packaging Material (PM) type. This error typically occurs during processes involving handling units, such as packing, shipping, or inventory management.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Packaging Material: The specified packaging material type is not defined in the system for auxiliary packaging.
  Configuration Issues: The packaging material may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant packaging material type.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the packaging material may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The packaging material may not be available for the specific plant or storage location being used.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Packaging Material Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant configuration settings for packaging materials.
  Ensure that the packaging material type is correctly defined and that the necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Define Auxiliary Packaging Material:
  
  Use transaction code HU02 to check if the auxiliary packaging material is defined.
  If it is not defined, you may need to create it using the appropriate transaction code (e.g., HU01 for creating handling units).
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the packaging material in transaction code MM02 (Change Material) to ensure that all necessary information is filled out correctly.
  Ensure that the packaging material is marked as usable and is not blocked or inactive.
  
  
  
  Check Plant and Storage Location Settings:
  
  Verify that the packaging material is assigned to the correct plant and storage location.
  Ensure that the material is available in the inventory for the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to handling units and packaging materials for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Handling Units (HUs): HUs are used in SAP to manage the physical packaging of materials. They can represent pallets, boxes, or any other type of packaging.
  Packaging Material Types: Different types of packaging materials can be defined in SAP, and each type may have specific attributes and configurations.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  HU01: Create Handling Unit
  HU02: Change Handling Unit
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  MM02: Change Material Master
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the HUDIALOG173 error message in SAP.