How To Fix VHU01132 - The packing instruction entered does not contain the material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 132

• Message text: The packing instruction entered does not contain the material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHU01132 - The packing instruction entered does not contain the material ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VHU01132 – The packing instruction entered does not contain the material
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to assign or use a packing instruction that does not include the material in question. In SAP, packing instructions define how materials are packed (e.g., packaging materials, packing quantities, etc.). If the packing instruction master data does not list the material you are trying to pack, the system throws this error.
  In other words, the packing instruction you entered is not valid for the material because the material is not assigned or included in that packing instruction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Packing Instruction Master Data:
  
  Go to the packing instruction maintenance transaction (e.g., VHU1 or VHU2 depending on your SAP version).
  Verify if the material is assigned to the packing instruction you are trying to use.
  If the material is missing, add the material to the packing instruction.
  
  
  
  Assign Material to Packing Instruction:
  
  In the packing instruction maintenance screen, add the material number to the list of materials for that packing instruction.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Packing Instruction:
  
  If the packing instruction is not meant for the material, use the correct packing instruction that includes the material.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Sometimes, the packing instruction is derived from material master data or sales documents.
  Ensure that the material master data is correctly maintained and that the packing instruction is correctly assigned or derivable.
  
  
  
  Re-try the Process:
  
  After correcting the packing instruction assignment, retry the packing or delivery process.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Packing Instruction (SAP): Defines how materials are packed, including packaging materials, packing quantities, and packing instructions.
  Transactions:
  
  VHU1 – Create Packing Instruction
  VHU2 – Change Packing Instruction
  VHU3 – Display Packing Instruction
  
  
  Material Master: The material must be linked or included in the packing instruction for the system to allow packing.
  Sales and Distribution (SD) Module: Packing instructions are often used in SD processes like delivery and shipment.
  
  
  Summary:
  The error VHU01132 indicates a mismatch between the packing instruction and the material. To fix it, ensure the material is included in the packing instruction master data or use a packing instruction that contains the material.
  
  If you need further help, please provide details such as the transaction you are using, the material number, and the packing instruction code.