How To Fix VH781 - Limit exceeded: &% (item &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VH - SD pricing

• Message number: 781

• Message text: Limit exceeded: &% (item &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VH781 - Limit exceeded: &% (item &) ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VH781 Limit exceeded: &% (item &)
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  The error message VH781 typically occurs in the context of handling unit management or packaging processes in SAP. It indicates that a certain limit has been exceeded for a handling unit or packaging item.
  
  The placeholders &% and & represent the specific limit type and the item number or identifier.
  This usually means that the quantity, weight, volume, or number of items assigned to a handling unit or packaging material has exceeded the predefined limit set in the system.
  Limits are set to ensure compliance with physical or legal constraints (e.g., maximum weight a box can carry, maximum number of items per package).
  
  
  Common Causes:
  
  The total weight or volume of the items packed into a handling unit exceeds the maximum allowed limit.
  The number of items assigned to a packaging material exceeds the maximum allowed quantity.
  Incorrect master data or packaging specifications that set limits too low.
  Manual packing or automatic packing logic tries to assign more items than allowed.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check the Limit Settings:
  
  Review the packaging specifications or handling unit type configuration.
  Use transaction codes like SPRO to navigate to packaging material or handling unit type settings.
  Verify the maximum allowed weight, volume, or quantity limits.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Packing:
  
  Reduce the number of items or weight assigned to the handling unit.
  Split the items into multiple handling units or packages to stay within limits.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data if Needed:
  
  If the limits are set incorrectly, update the packaging material master data or handling unit type configuration.
  For packaging material, use transaction PACK or MM02 (change material) to adjust packaging data.
  For handling unit types, use SPRO path:
  
  Logistics Execution ? Handling Unit Management ? Basic Settings ? Define Handling Unit Types
  
  
  
  Check Automatic Packing Logic:
  
  If automatic packing is used, review the packing profile and rules to ensure they respect the limits.
  Adjust packing profiles or user exits if necessary.
  
  
  
  Repack or Reprocess:
  
  After adjustments, try to repack or reprocess the handling unit creation.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Handling Unit Management (HUM): SAP module that manages packaging and handling units.
  Packaging Material Master: Contains data about packaging materials including limits.
  Handling Unit Types: Define characteristics and limits for handling units.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  HU02 – Change Handling Unit
  HU03 – Display Handling Unit
  PACK – Packaging Material Maintenance
  SPRO – Customizing (for configuration)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP OSS notes for any known bugs or updates related to VH781.
  
  
  Summary:
  The VH781 error means you have exceeded a predefined limit (weight, volume, quantity) for a handling unit or packaging item. To resolve it, verify and adjust the packaging limits or the packing quantities accordingly.
  
  If you provide the exact context (e.g., transaction, process step), I can help with more specific instructions.