How To Fix VHU01136 - The packing instruction entered exists but is marked for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 136

• Message text: The packing instruction entered exists but is marked for deletion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHU01136 - The packing instruction entered exists but is marked for deletion ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VHU01136:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  VHU01136 - The packing instruction entered exists but is marked for deletion
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to use a packing instruction in a transaction (such as delivery processing, packing, or shipment creation) that exists in the system but has been flagged as deleted (marked for deletion). In SAP, objects like packing instructions can be logically deleted (marked for deletion) but still physically present in the system. When such an object is referenced, the system prevents its use to avoid inconsistencies or errors in packing processes.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Packing instructions are used in SAP to define how materials should be packed for delivery.
  If a packing instruction is marked for deletion, it means it is no longer valid or should not be used in new transactions.
  The system detects that the packing instruction exists but is flagged as deleted, so it throws this error to prevent its use.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the status of the packing instruction:
  
  Use transaction SPRO or the relevant customizing path to navigate to the packing instruction maintenance.
  Alternatively, use transaction OVP1 (or the relevant transaction for packing instructions in your SAP version) to display packing instructions.
  
  
  
  Remove the deletion flag if the packing instruction is still valid:
  
  If the packing instruction should still be used, remove the deletion flag.
  This can be done by editing the packing instruction and unmarking the "marked for deletion" indicator.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Use a different packing instruction:
  
  If the packing instruction is obsolete or should not be used, select or create a new valid packing instruction.
  Update the relevant master data or transaction to reference the valid packing instruction.
  
  
  
  Check master data and transaction data:
  
  Verify where the packing instruction is assigned (e.g., material master, delivery type, shipping point).
  Correct the assignment to avoid referencing deleted packing instructions.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Packing Instruction Maintenance:  
  
  Path in SPRO:
  
  Logistics Execution -> Shipping -> Packing -> Packing Instructions -> Define Packing Instructions
  
  
  Transactions:  
  
  OVP1 - Display/Change Packing Instructions  
  VL01N / VL02N - Create/Change Delivery (where packing instructions might be used)  
  
  
  Notes:  
  
  Always ensure packing instructions are properly maintained and obsolete ones are deleted only after ensuring they are not referenced anywhere.
  Logical deletion is a soft delete; the object still exists but is flagged to prevent use.
  If you cannot remove the deletion flag due to authorization or system restrictions, consult your SAP Basis or Security team.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Packing instruction exists but is marked for deletion (logical deletion).
  
  
  Effect
  System prevents use of the packing instruction in transactions.
  
  
  Solution
  Remove deletion flag if valid, or assign/use a different valid packing instruction.
  
  
  Transactions
  OVP1 (packing instructions), VL01N/VL02N (deliveries)
  
  
  Customization
  SPRO path for packing instructions maintenance.
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance or step-by-step guidance on how to remove the deletion flag or assign packing instructions, please let me know!