How To Fix VHU01115 - Manually-entered packing instruction ID is within internal number range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Manually-entered packing instruction ID is within internal number range

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHU01115 - Manually-entered packing instruction ID is within internal number range ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VHU01115: Manually-entered packing instruction ID is within internal number range
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a user manually enters a packing instruction ID that falls within the internal number range reserved for automatic number assignment by the system. In SAP, certain number ranges are designated for internal (system-generated) numbers, and others for external (manually entered) numbers. If a user tries to input a number that belongs to the internal range manually, the system throws this error to prevent conflicts or inconsistencies.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Packing Instruction ID is a key used in SAP's handling of packing instructions (e.g., in shipping or warehouse management).
  SAP uses number ranges to control how IDs are assigned:
  
  Internal number range: Numbers automatically assigned by SAP.
  External number range: Numbers manually entered by users.
  
  
  The system expects that manually entered IDs should only come from the external number range.
  Entering a number from the internal range manually violates this rule, triggering the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SNRO or SNDP (depending on SAP version and object).
  Look up the number range object related to packing instruction IDs (e.g., VHU_PACK_INSTR or similar).
  Identify the internal and external number ranges defined.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Number Range:
  
  When entering packing instruction IDs manually, ensure the number is outside the internal number range.
  If you want to enter a specific number manually, it must be within the external number range.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Ranges (if necessary):
  
  If the current number ranges are too restrictive or overlapping, adjust them to clearly separate internal and external ranges.
  This should be done carefully, ideally in coordination with your SAP Basis or configuration team.
  
  
  
  Use Automatic Number Assignment:
  
  If manual entry is not required, allow the system to assign packing instruction IDs automatically by leaving the field blank or following the standard process.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This error is similar in nature to other SAP number range errors where manual entries conflict with system-reserved ranges.
  Proper number range maintenance is critical to avoid such conflicts.
  Always test changes in a development or quality environment before applying to production.
  Consult SAP documentation or OSS notes related to packing instruction number ranges if available.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The error VHU01115 indicates a manual entry of a packing instruction ID that falls within the system's internal number range. To resolve, ensure manual entries use numbers from the external number range or let SAP assign numbers automatically. Adjust number range settings if necessary.