How To Fix HUGENERAL081 - Packing instructions could not be found

HUGENERAL081 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HUGENERAL - Handling Units - Packing

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Packing instructions could not be found

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HUGENERAL081 - Details

• The SAP error message HUGENERAL081 indicates that the system could not find packing instructions for a specific item or delivery. This error typically occurs during the packing process in the SAP system, particularly when using the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or the Logistics Execution (LE) module.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Packing Instructions: The most common cause is that the packing instructions for the material or delivery have not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not have the necessary packing information or may not be set up correctly.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the packing settings or in the warehouse management settings.
  Inconsistent Data: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the delivery or the items being packed.
  Missing Packaging Material: The packaging material required for packing may not be available or defined in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Define Packing Instructions:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SCWM/PACKING or /N/VL02N