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.

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