How To Fix VHU01135 - F4 help could not be activated - no item category entered

VHU01135 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 135

• Message text: F4 help could not be activated - no item category entered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHU01135 - F4 help could not be activated - no item category entered ?

  SAP Error Message:
  VHU01135 - F4 help could not be activated - no item category entered
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to use the F4 help (value help or search help) for an item category field in a transaction related to handling unit management (e.g., in delivery processing), but the system cannot activate the F4 help because the item category field is empty or not filled in.
  In SAP, the F4 help for item categories depends on the context, and the system needs the item category to be entered first to determine the valid values or to provide the correct search help. Without an item category, the system cannot determine which help list to show.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  When creating or changing deliveries or handling units.
  When trying to select or change item categories in delivery documents or handling unit documents.
  When the item category field is empty or not yet populated, and the