How To Fix VH123 - Dimension & is not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VH - SD pricing

• Message number: 123

• Message text: Dimension & is not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VH123 - Dimension & is not available ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VH123 - Dimension & is not available
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in SAP Logistics Execution (LE) or Warehouse Management (WM) modules when the system cannot find or recognize a specific dimension (such as length, width, height, or volume) for a material or handling unit. The placeholder "&" in the message is replaced by the actual dimension type (e.g., length, width).
  Common causes include:  
  
  Missing or incomplete dimension data in the material master or handling unit master.  
  Incorrect or missing configuration for dimensions in the warehouse or packaging settings.  
  The dimension is not maintained or activated for the relevant unit of measure or packaging material.  
  Data inconsistency between the packaging specifications and the warehouse management system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:  
  
  Go to transaction MM03 (Display Material) and verify that the dimensions (length, width, height) are maintained under the Basic Data or Warehouse Management views.  
  Ensure that the dimensions are entered correctly and are not zero or blank.
  
  
  
  Check Packaging Material Data:  
  
  Use transaction PK03 (Display Packaging Material) to verify if the dimensions are maintained for the packaging material or handling unit.
  
  
  
  Verify Warehouse Management Settings:  
  
  Check the configuration for dimensions in the warehouse management customizing (SPRO) under Logistics Execution ? Warehouse Management ? Master Data ? Define Dimensions.  
  Ensure that the dimension in question is activated and correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Update or Maintain Missing Dimensions:  
  
  If dimensions are missing, maintain them in the relevant master data records.  
  For handling units, use transaction HU02 or HU03 to check and maintain dimensions.
  
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure Consistency:  
  
  Ensure that the units of measure for dimensions are consistent and correctly converted if necessary.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Transaction:  
  
  After maintaining the missing dimension data, reprocess the transaction that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  MM03 – Display Material  
  PK03 – Display Packaging Material  
  HU02 / HU03 – Handling Unit Maintenance / Display  
  SPRO – Customizing (for configuration checks)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:  
  
  Check SAP Service Marketplace for any notes related to error VH123 for your specific SAP version.
  
  
  
  Modules Affected:  
  
  Logistics Execution (LE)  
  Warehouse Management (WM)  
  Packaging (LE-PACK)
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error "VH123 Dimension & is not available" indicates missing or incomplete dimension data for a material or handling unit. To resolve it, verify and maintain the required dimension data in material master, packaging material, or handling unit records, and ensure proper configuration in warehouse management settings.