How To Fix VHU01005 - &1 &2 cannot be used as a reference for a &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VHU01 - Message ID for Master Data Maintenance Packing Objects

• Message number: 005

• Message text: &1 &2 cannot be used as a reference for a &3

What causes this issue?

You tried to use an object of a different category as a template.
For example, a packing instruction cannot be used as a template for an
item of packaging material.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Use an alternative template, or create without a template.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHU01005 - &1 &2 cannot be used as a reference for a &3 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VHU01005:
  
  SAP Error Message: VHU01005
  Message Text:
  
  &1 &2 cannot be used as a reference for a &3
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to use a particular document or object (&1 &2) as a reference for creating or processing another document or object (&3), but the system does not allow this reference due to business rules or configuration settings.
  In the context of SAP Vehicle Management (VHU), this typically happens when:
  
  You attempt to reference a vehicle document or transaction that is not valid or allowed as a reference for the current process.
  The document types or transaction types involved are incompatible.
  The reference document is in a status that does not permit referencing.
  The system configuration restricts referencing certain document types for specific processes.
  
  
  Typical Scenario:
  For example, when creating a vehicle disposal document, you might try to reference a vehicle acquisition document that is not allowed as a reference due to its status or type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Types:
  
  Verify that the document you are trying to reference (&1 &2) is allowed as a reference for the target document type (&3). This can be checked in the customizing settings for vehicle management.
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Ensure the reference document is in a status that permits referencing. For example, a document that is blocked or archived might not be allowed as a reference.
  
  
  Review Configuration:  
  
  Go to transaction SPRO ? Logistics - General ? Vehicle Management ? Basic Settings ? Document Types and Reference Settings.  
  Check the allowed reference document types for the target document type.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Reference Document:
  
  Use a valid and allowed reference document for the process you are performing.
  
  
  Consult Documentation or SAP Notes:
  
  If the issue persists, check SAP Notes or documentation related to vehicle management and document referencing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  Vehicle Management transactions (e.g., VHU1, VHU2, etc.)  
  Customizing via SPRO
  
  
  
  SAP Module:
  
  Vehicle Management (VHU)
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for notes related to VHU01005 or document referencing in vehicle management.
  
  
  Additional Checks:  
  
  User authorizations might also restrict referencing certain documents.  
  Check if any user-exits or BAdIs are influencing the referencing logic.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact document types or transaction codes involved, I can help you with more specific guidance.