How To Fix HUDIALOG400 - Qty (&1) of material &2 to be packed is greater than the open qty &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HUDIALOG - Messages from packaging dialog

• Message number: 400

• Message text: Qty (&1) of material &2 to be packed is greater than the open qty &3

What causes this issue?

The quantity that is to be packed may not be greater than the quantity
that is still open in the delivery (quantity that is not packed).

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter the <DS:DE.TMENG>partial quantity</> allowed by the system.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HUDIALOG400 - Qty (&1) of material &2 to be packed is greater than the open qty &3 ?

  The SAP error message "HUDIALOG400 Qty (&1) of material &2 to be packed is greater than the open qty &3" typically occurs in the context of packing materials in the SAP system, particularly when using the handling unit management functionality. This error indicates that the quantity you are trying to pack exceeds the available open quantity for that material.
  Cause:
  
  Quantity Mismatch: The quantity you are attempting to pack (represented by &1) is greater than the available open quantity (represented by &3) for the specified material (represented by &2).
  Inventory Issues: There may be discrepancies in inventory levels due to previous transactions, such as goods receipts, goods issues, or stock transfers that have not been updated or posted correctly.
  Incorrect Document: You might be trying to pack from a document that does not have sufficient stock available.
  Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, the specific batch you are trying to pack from may not have enough stock.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Open Quantity: Verify the open quantity of the material in the system. You can do this by checking the stock overview (transaction code: MMBE) or using the material document to see the available stock.
  Adjust Packing Quantity: If the open quantity is indeed less than what you are trying to pack, adjust the packing quantity to match the available stock.
  Review Inventory Transactions: Check for any pending transactions that may affect the stock levels. Ensure that all goods movements have been posted correctly.
  Batch Check: If applicable, check the specific batch for the material to ensure that it has enough stock available for packing.
  Consult with Inventory Management: If you are unsure about the stock levels or if there are discrepancies, consult with your inventory management team to resolve any issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MMBE (Stock Overview), MB52 (List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand), and VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery) for packing operations.
  Handling Units: Understand how handling units work in SAP, as they are crucial for managing packing processes.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on handling unit management and packing processes.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view stock levels and perform packing operations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully pack the materials in SAP.