How To Fix VH132 - Physical unit & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VH - SD pricing

• Message number: 132

• Message text: Physical unit & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VH132 - Physical unit & does not exist ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message VH132 - Physical unit & does not exist:
  
  Error Message
  VH132 - Physical unit & does not exist
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when the system tries to reference or process a physical unit (such as a handling unit, storage unit, or container) that is not found in the system database. The physical unit number or identifier provided does not exist or is not recognized in the current context.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  Attempting to post goods movement or warehouse activity for a physical unit that has not been created or registered.
  Referencing a handling unit that was deleted or never created.
  Typographical errors or incorrect physical unit numbers entered manually.
  Inconsistent or incomplete data in Warehouse Management (WM) or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) systems.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the VH132 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Verify the Physical Unit Number:
  
  Check the physical unit number entered for correctness.
  Ensure there are no typos or missing characters.
  
  
  
  Check Physical Unit Existence:
  
  Use transaction codes like HU03 (Display Handling Unit) or LS24 (Display Storage Unit) to verify if the physical unit exists.
  If the physical unit does not exist, it needs to be created or the correct number must be used.
  
  
  
  Create or Register the Physical Unit:
  
  If the physical unit is missing, create it using appropriate transactions such as HU01 (Create Handling Unit).
  Ensure that the physical unit is properly assigned to the relevant warehouse or storage location.
  
  
  
  Check Integration and Data Consistency:
  
  If using Warehouse Management (WM) or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), verify that the physical unit is correctly integrated and synchronized.
  Run consistency checks or data reconciliation reports to identify discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code or User Exits:
  
  If the error occurs during a custom process or enhancement, review the code to ensure the physical unit is correctly referenced and exists.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to physical units and this error message.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  HU01 - Create Handling Unit
  HU03 - Display Handling Unit
  LS24 - Display Storage Unit
  LT21 - Confirm Transfer Order
  LX03 - Display Storage Bin
  
  
  
  Modules:
  
  Warehouse Management (WM)
  Extended Warehouse Management (EWM)
  Logistics Execution (LE)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Service Marketplace for notes related to handling unit errors or physical unit inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Additional Tips:
  
  Always ensure master data consistency between Inventory Management and Warehouse Management.
  Physical units must be created before they can be referenced in warehouse processes.
  If the error occurs during a goods movement, verify the document flow and linked handling units.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where the error occurs, I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.