How To Fix VHU01078 - Negative open packing quantities were created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Negative open packing quantities were created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHU01078 - Negative open packing quantities were created ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VHU01078 - Negative open packing quantities were created
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in the SAP Vehicle Handling Unit (VHU) or Handling Unit Management (HUM) context when the system detects that the open packing quantity for a Handling Unit (HU) becomes negative. This situation typically arises during packing or unpacking processes when the quantity being processed exceeds the available open quantity in the HU, leading to an inconsistency.
  In other words, the system tries to reduce the open packing quantity below zero, which is logically incorrect because you cannot have a negative quantity of open packing units.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During packing or unpacking of Handling Units.
  When goods movements or HU changes are posted incorrectly or out of sequence.
  When the system tries to update the open quantity of a HU but the quantity to be removed is greater than the current open quantity.
  Possibly due to data inconsistencies or incorrect manual adjustments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the HU quantities:
  
  Verify the current open packing quantities of the Handling Unit in question.
  Use transaction codes like HU03 (Display Handling Unit) or VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery) to inspect the HU and its quantities.
  
  
  
  Correct the packing quantities:
  
  Adjust the packing quantities so that the open quantity does not go negative.
  If the packing process was done incorrectly, reverse or correct the packing/unpacking steps.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the packing:
  
  If the error occurred during packing, try to unpack and then repack the goods correctly.
  Ensure that the quantities being packed/unpacked match the actual stock and HU contents.
  
  
  
  Check for inconsistencies:
  
  Run consistency checks for Handling Units using SAP standard reports or tools.
  If inconsistencies are found, use SAP notes or support to correct the database entries.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that address this error message or related HU quantity inconsistencies.
  Sometimes, patches or corrections are provided by SAP to handle specific bugs.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Handling Unit Management (HUM): The error is related to the management of Handling Units in SAP Logistics Execution (LE) or Warehouse Management (WM).
  Transactions:
  
  HU03 - Display Handling Unit
  VL02N - Change Outbound Delivery (packing/unpacking)
  VL06P - Outbound Delivery Monitor (packing status)
  
  
  Tables:
  
  VEPO - Handling Unit Item Data
  VEKP - Handling Unit Header Data
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Service Marketplace for notes related to VHU01078 or Handling Unit quantity inconsistencies.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Attempt to create negative open packing quantities due to incorrect packing/unpacking or data inconsistency.
  Solution: Verify and correct HU quantities, adjust packing/unpacking steps, and ensure no quantity exceeds available open quantity.
  Related: Handling Unit Management processes, transactions HU03, VL02N, and SAP Notes for fixes.
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction used, process step), I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.