How To Fix VHU01152 - The packing mode for profile &1 is incorrect in Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 152

• Message text: The packing mode for profile &1 is incorrect in Customizing

What causes this issue?

The <DS:GLOS.F5677165383FD3119B440060B0671ACC>packing transaction
profile</> settings in Customizing are incorrect. The packing mode has
been set so that, if the document for which the handling units are
created is a delivery or a shipment, you cannot create packed goods
from handling units.

System Response

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

What causes this issue?

System Response

How to fix this error?

Change the <ZH>Packing mode</> setting in the appropriate profile, so
that handling units can be created from packed goods.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHU01152 - The packing mode for profile &1 is incorrect in Customizing ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  VHU01152 - The packing mode for profile &1 is incorrect in Customizing
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when the packing mode assigned to a packing profile in the SAP system does not match the expected or required packing mode for the process or transaction you are trying to execute. The packing profile is a configuration that controls how materials are packed, and the packing mode defines the method or rules for packing (e.g., manual, automatic, or no packing).
  In other words, the system checks the packing mode defined in the customizing for the packing profile, and if it is not suitable or incorrectly maintained for the current packing process, it throws this error.
  
  Where does this happen?
  
  During packing or handling unit management processes in Logistics Execution (LE).
  When creating or processing handling units (HUs) in Sales and Distribution (SD) or Warehouse Management (WM).
  In packing transactions or during delivery processing where packing profiles are used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Packing Profile Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG):
  Logistics Execution -> Handling Unit Management -> Packing -> Define Packing Profiles
  
  Find the packing profile mentioned in the error message (the placeholder &1 will be replaced by the actual profile ID).
  Verify the Packing Mode assigned to this profile.
  
  
  
  Correct the Packing Mode:
  
  Ensure that the packing mode corresponds to the process you are performing.
  Common packing modes include:
  
  Manual packing: User manually packs items.
  Automatic packing: System automatically packs items.
  No packing: No packing is allowed or required.
  
  
  Adjust the packing mode to the correct one as per your business process.
  
  
  
  Check Related Settings:
  
  Verify if the packing profile is assigned correctly to the relevant delivery types, shipping points, or warehouse numbers.
  Check if the packing profile is consistent with the material master and handling unit types.
  
  
  
  Test the Process:
  
  After correcting the packing mode, test the packing or delivery process again to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO - To access the IMG and customize packing profiles.
  HU02 - Handling Unit packing.
  VL02N - Change Outbound Delivery (where packing might be done).
  
  
  
  Related Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal on Handling Unit Management and Packing.
  SAP OSS Notes related to packing profiles and handling unit errors.
  
  
  
  Common Mistakes:
  
  Using a packing profile with a packing mode that does not support the intended packing process.
  Not maintaining packing profiles after system or process changes.
  Incorrect assignment of packing profiles to delivery types or warehouse numbers.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact packing profile ID or the transaction where this error occurs, I can help you with more specific guidance.