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

VHU01161 - Overview

• 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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHU01161 - Loading weight exceeds the permitted loading weight ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message VHU01161: Loading weight exceeds the permitted loading weight:
  
  Error Message
  VHU01161: Loading weight exceeds the permitted loading weight
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when the total weight of the goods being loaded exceeds the maximum allowed or permitted loading weight defined in the system. The permitted loading weight is usually set based on:
  
  Vehicle capacity or truck loading limits.
  Packaging or transportation constraints.
  Configuration settings in SAP related to weight limits for deliveries or shipments.
  
  In other words, the system is preventing you from loading more weight than what is allowed for the particular delivery, shipment, or vehicle.
  
  Where it typically occurs
  
  During the creation or processing of a delivery document (e.g., Outbound Delivery).
  When confirming or posting goods issue.
  During loading or shipment processing in Logistics Execution (LE) or Transportation Management (TM).
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the permitted loading weight settings:
  
  Verify the maximum allowed loading weight for the vehicle or shipment.
  This can be maintained in the