How To Fix VHU01108 - &1 is not packaging material (loading equipment)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 108

• Message text: &1 is not packaging material (loading equipment)

What causes this issue?

The material is not assigned to a packaging material type in the
material master, or the packaging material type has not been maintained
properly in Customizing.

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?

A packaging material type must be assigned in the material master
record. This must be maintained in Customizing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHU01108 - &1 is not packaging material (loading equipment) ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VHU01108 &1 is not packaging material (loading equipment)
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to use a material in a handling unit (HU) or packing process that is not defined as a packaging material or loading equipment in the system. In SAP, only materials flagged as packaging materials or loading equipment can be used for packing or handling unit processes.
  The system checks the material master data, specifically the Packaging Material Indicator or Loading Equipment Indicator in the material master (usually in the Basic Data or Packaging Data views). If the material does not have this indicator set, the system throws this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to transaction MM03 (Display Material).
  Enter the material number &1 (the material mentioned in the error).
  Navigate to the Basic Data 1 or Packaging view.
  Verify if the material is flagged as Packaging Material or Loading Equipment.
  
  
  
  Set Packaging Material Indicator:
  
  If the material is not flagged, use transaction MM02 (Change Material).
  Go to the Basic Data 1 or Packaging view.
  Set the indicator Packaging Material or Loading Equipment as appropriate.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Material Type:
  
  Ensure the material type supports packaging materials (e.g., type VERP is typically used for packaging materials).
  
  
  
  Use Correct Material:
  
  If the material is not intended to be packaging or loading equipment, use the correct packaging material in the packing process.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Views: Packaging materials are usually maintained in the Basic Data 1 or Packaging views.
  Material Type: Packaging materials often have a specific material type like VERP.
  Handling Unit Management (HUM): SAP requires packaging materials to be flagged properly to manage handling units.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03 - Display Material
  MM02 - Change Material
  HU02 - Create Handling Unit
  
  
  SAP Notes: Sometimes SAP Notes provide additional fixes or clarifications if this error occurs unexpectedly.
  
  
  Summary:
  The error VHU01108 &1 is not packaging material (loading equipment) means the material you are trying to use as packaging or loading equipment is not flagged as such in the material master. To fix it, mark the material as packaging material or loading equipment in the material master data or use a correct packaging material.
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide the material number and the transaction/process where the error occurs.