How To Fix VHU01160 - Errors occurred in higher-level packing instruction &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Errors occurred in higher-level packing instruction &2

<ZH>&CAUSE&</>
The current packing instruction &V1& has no errors. However, since this
packing instruction is used in higher-level packing instructions, the
system also checks these.
<ZH>Example</>
The packing instruction BOX is contained in the packing instruction
PALLET, which in turn is contained in the packing instruction
CONTAINER. You change the quantity packed in BOX from 5 to 10 pieces.
The quantity 10 pieces is allowed for the packing instruction BOX,
however the packing instruction PALLET, in which BOX is contained, now
exceeds its maximum loading weight. In this case the system reports an
error for packing instruction CONTAINER, because it is the main packing
instruction containing all the others.

System Response

The data you have entered causes an error in the higher-level packing
instruction &V2& or in one or more packing instructions subordinate to
it.

How to fix this error?

Change the data in the current packing instruction &V1& and save again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHU01160 - Errors occurred in higher-level packing instruction &2 ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VHU01160 Errors occurred in higher-level packing instruction &2
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the packing process in SAP Logistics Execution (LE) or Warehouse Management (WM) when there is an issue with the higher-level packing instruction referenced by the system. The placeholder &2 typically contains the identifier of the problematic packing instruction.
  Common causes include:
  
  The higher-level packing instruction is incomplete or contains inconsistent data.
  The packing instruction references materials or handling units that are not valid or do not exist.
  There are conflicts or errors in the packing hierarchy (e.g., a packing instruction tries to pack a handling unit into itself or circular references).
  Missing or incorrect configuration in packing instructions or packing profiles.
  Data inconsistencies in the packing instruction master data or during the packing process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Packing Instruction:
  
  Go to transaction HU02 (Change Packing Instruction) or HU03 (Display Packing Instruction).
  Enter the packing instruction number referenced in the error message (&2).
  Verify the packing instruction details for completeness and correctness.
  Ensure that the packing instruction does not contain circular references or invalid entries.
  
  
  
  Validate Material and Handling Unit Data:
  
  Confirm that all materials and handling units referenced in the packing instruction exist and are correctly maintained.
  Check for any inconsistencies in the material master or handling unit master data.
  
  
  
  Review Packing Hierarchy:
  
  Ensure that the packing hierarchy is logical and does not contain loops.
  Verify that the packing instruction does not attempt to pack a handling unit into itself or into a lower-level unit incorrectly.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the packing profile and packing instruction configuration in SPRO under Logistics Execution ? Handling Unit Management ? Packing.
  Make sure that the packing instructions are correctly assigned and configured.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Correct the Packing Instruction:
  
  If the packing instruction is corrupted or incorrect, consider deleting and recreating it.
  Alternatively, correct the entries causing the inconsistency.
  
  
  
  Test the Packing Process:
  
  After corrections, test the packing process again to ensure the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  HU02 - Change Packing Instruction
  HU03 - Display Packing Instruction
  VL02N - Change Outbound Delivery (where packing might be performed)
  SPRO - Customizing for packing instructions and profiles
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to packing instructions and handling unit errors for your SAP version.
  Sometimes, specific patches or corrections are available for known issues.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal: Handling Unit Management and Packing Instructions
  SAP Logistics Execution (LE) module documentation
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error VHU01160 indicates problems in the higher-level packing instruction used during packing. The root cause is usually data inconsistency or configuration errors in the packing instruction. By reviewing and correcting the packing instruction and related master data, the error can be resolved.