How To Fix HUFUNCTIONS018 - Tare volume &1 &3 is greater than overall volume &2 &3

HUFUNCTIONS018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HUFUNCTIONS - Messages from FB with HU services without global t.

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Tare volume &1 &3 is greater than overall volume &2 &3

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HUFUNCTIONS018 - Tare volume &1 &3 is greater than overall volume &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message HUFUNCTIONS018 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the tare volume and the overall volume of a handling unit (HU). Specifically, the error states that the tare volume (the volume of the packaging or container without the contents) is greater than the overall volume (the total volume of the handling unit including its contents).
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the following scenarios:
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: The tare volume may have been incorrectly entered or calculated, leading to a situation where it exceeds the overall volume.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the handling unit or the materials involved, such as incorrect volume settings in the material master data.
  Inconsistent Data: The data for the handling unit may be inconsistent, possibly due to changes in the material or packaging that were not properly updated in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Handling