How To Fix VHU01133 - The packing instruction that has been entered does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 133

• Message text: The packing instruction that has been entered does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHU01133 - The packing instruction that has been entered does not exist ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VHU01133 – The packing instruction that has been entered does not exist.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you enter a packing instruction in a delivery or packing process that is not defined or maintained in the system. The packing instruction is typically a key or code that refers to a predefined set of packing rules or instructions in SAP. If the system cannot find this packing instruction in the relevant customizing tables, it throws this error.
  Common reasons include:  
  
  The packing instruction code entered does not exist in the system.  
  The packing instruction has not been maintained or activated in the relevant customizing.  
  Typographical error or incorrect packing instruction code entered.  
  The packing instruction is not assigned to the relevant shipping point, delivery type, or material.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Packing Instruction Code:
  
  Verify the packing instruction code entered in the delivery or packing screen. Ensure it is correct and matches the codes maintained in the system.
  
  
  Maintain Packing Instructions in Customizing:  
  
  Go to transaction SPRO ? Logistics Execution ? Shipping ? Packing ? Define Packing Instructions.  
  Check if the packing instruction exists. If not, create or maintain the required packing instruction.
  
  
  
  Assign Packing Instructions Appropriately:  
  
  Ensure the packing instruction is assigned to the relevant shipping point, delivery type, or material master as required.  
  Check the configuration for packing instructions assignment under:
  
  SPRO ? Logistics Execution ? Shipping ? Packing ? Assign Packing Instructions
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:  
  
  Sometimes packing instructions are derived from the material master (e.g., in the Shipping tab). Verify if the material master has the correct packing instruction assigned.
  
  
  
  User Input Validation:  
  
  If the packing instruction is entered manually, ensure users are trained to enter valid codes or use search helps to avoid typos.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Packing Instruction: A key that defines how goods are packed, including packaging materials, packing units, and packing procedures.  
  Customizing Path:
  
  SPRO ? Logistics Execution ? Shipping ? Packing  
  Tables Involved:  
  
  TVPKI – Packing Instructions  
  TVPKI_T – Texts for Packing Instructions  
  
  
  Transactions:  
  
  VL01N / VL02N / VL03N – Delivery processing where packing instructions may be entered.  
  SPRO – For customizing packing instructions.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error VHU01133 indicates that the packing instruction code entered does not exist in the system. To resolve it, verify the code, maintain the packing instruction in customizing if missing, and ensure proper assignment to shipping points, delivery types, or materials. Proper user training and validation can prevent this error during data entry.