How To Fix VHU01161 - Loading weight exceeds the permitted loading weight

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Loading weight exceeds the permitted loading weight

What causes this issue?

The loading weight of an HU created according to this packing
instruction exceeds the permitted loading weight. For exact details,
see the "Dimensions" tab page.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Reduce the number of material items or subordinate packing instruction
items
or
Use a different load carrier with a higher permitted loading weight.
or
Modify the loading weight or permitted loading weight manually on the
"Dimensions" tab page.
<ZH>Caution</>: the weight of the resulting HUs will not tally with
data in the material master.

Procedure for System Administrators

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