How To Fix VHU01140 - Meas./weights/volumes cannot be calculated because pkg inst. is incorrect

VHU01140 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Meas./weights/volumes cannot be calculated because pkg inst. is incorrect

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHU01140 - Meas./weights/volumes cannot be calculated because pkg inst. is incorrect ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VHU01140:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  VHU01140 - Meas./weights/volumes cannot be calculated because pkg inst. is incorrect
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This error occurs during packaging or shipment processing in SAP when the system tries to calculate measurements, weights, or volumes for a package, but the package instance data is incorrect or inconsistent.
  Specifically, the system cannot perform the calculation because the package instance (i.e., the packaging material or packaging unit assigned) is either missing, incomplete, or has invalid data such as:
  
  Incorrect or missing packaging material master data.
  Packaging material not maintained properly in the system.
  Packaging instance quantity or configuration is wrong.
  Packaging instructions or parameters are inconsistent.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During delivery processing, especially in the packing phase.
  When creating or updating handling units (HUs).
  When the system tries to calculate the net/gross weight, volume, or dimensions of a package.
  In shipment or transportation planning where packaging data is required.
  
  
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