How To Fix VHU01143 - Internal packing number &1 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Internal packing number &1 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHU01143 - Internal packing number &1 not found ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message VHU01143:
  
  SAP Error Message: VHU01143
  Text: Internal packing number &1 not found
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the system tries to reference an internal packing number that does not exist or cannot be found in the packing data during a packing or handling unit process. The internal packing number is typically generated or assigned during packing activities, and if the system cannot locate this number in the relevant tables or structures, it raises this error.
  Common scenarios causing this error include:
  
  The internal packing number was deleted or never created.
  Data inconsistencies or missing entries in packing-related tables (e.g., VEKP, VEPO, or related handling unit tables).
  Incorrect or incomplete packing process steps.
  Custom developments or user exits that manipulate packing numbers incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Verify the Internal Packing Number:
  
  Check if the internal packing number referenced in the error message actually exists in the system.
  Use transaction codes like HU03 (Display Handling Unit) or VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery) to check packing data.
  
  
  
  Check Packing Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks for handling units and packing data.
  Use report RHU_CHECK_HU or similar tools to verify handling unit data integrity.
  
  
  
  Review Packing Process:
  
  Ensure that the packing process was completed correctly and that all packing numbers were generated and saved properly.
  If packing is done via custom programs or enhancements, review the code to ensure internal packing numbers are handled correctly.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Correct Packing Data:
  
  If the internal packing number is missing, try to recreate the packing or handling unit.
  In some cases, you may need to delete and re-pack the items.
  
  
  
  Check for OSS Notes:
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for OSS Notes related to message VHU01143 or packing number issues.
  Apply any relevant SAP Notes that address bugs or known issues.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Documentation:
  
  Review SAP Help Portal documentation on Handling Units and Packing to understand the process flow and data dependencies.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  HU03 – Display Handling Unit
  VL02N – Change Outbound Delivery (packing)
  VL06P – Monitor Packing
  VL10B – Purchase Orders Due for Delivery (packing)
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  VEKP – Handling Unit Header
  VEPO – Handling Unit Item
  VHU_PACK – Packing data (depending on system version)
  
  
  
  SAP Modules:
  
  Logistics Execution (LE)
  Warehouse Management (WM)
  Sales and Distribution (SD)
  
  
  
  Common OSS Notes:
  
  Check for notes related to handling unit inconsistencies or packing number errors.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction used, process step, system version), I can help tailor the solution further.