How To Fix VHU01162 - Loading volume exceeds the permitted loading volume

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Loading volume exceeds the permitted loading volume

What causes this issue?

The loading volume 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 volume or permitted loading volume manually on the
"Dimensions" tab page.
<ZH>Caution</>: the volume 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 VHU01162 - Loading volume exceeds the permitted loading volume ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VHU01162: Loading volume exceeds the permitted loading volume:
  
  Error Message
  VHU01162: Loading volume exceeds the permitted loading volume
  
  Cause
  This error occurs during the handling of vehicle loading or transportation units in SAP Vehicle Handling (VHU) or related logistics processes. The system checks the volume of goods or materials being loaded into a transport unit (e.g., a truck, container, or loading volume unit) against the maximum permitted loading volume defined for that unit.
  
  The actual loading volume of the items being assigned or loaded exceeds the maximum allowed volume configured for the transport unit.
  This can happen if:
  
  The volume data for the materials is incorrect or too large.
  The maximum loading volume for the transport unit is set too low.
  Too many items or materials are assigned to the transport unit.
  Incorrect unit of measure or volume calculation errors.
  
  
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Maximum Permitted Loading Volume:
  
  Verify the maximum loading volume defined for the transport unit or vehicle.
  This is usually maintained in the master data of the transport unit or vehicle type.
  Adjust the maximum permitted volume if it is set incorrectly or too low.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Volume Data:
  
  Check the volume data (e.g., gross volume, net volume) of the materials being loaded.
  Ensure that the volume data is accurate and maintained correctly in the material master (usually in the Basic Data or Logistics Data views).
  Correct any discrepancies in volume data.
  
  
  
  Review the Loading Quantity:
  
  Check the quantity of materials assigned to the transport unit.
  Reduce the quantity if it exceeds the physical capacity.
  
  
  
  Unit of Measure Consistency:
  
  Ensure that the units of measure for volume and quantity are consistent and correctly converted.
  Incorrect unit conversions can cause volume calculations to be off.
  
  
  
  Adjust Loading Strategy:
  
  If the volume cannot be reduced, consider splitting the load into multiple transport units or vehicles.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Check if any custom validations or user exits are enforcing stricter volume checks.
  Adjust or deactivate these if necessary and appropriate.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  Vehicle Handling transactions (e.g., VHU* transactions)
  Logistics Execution (LE) transactions related to transportation and loading
  
  
  Master Data:
  
  Material Master (MM01/MM02) – Volume data
  Vehicle/Transport Unit Master – Maximum loading volume
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to VHU01162 for any patches or known issues.
  SAP Help Portal for Vehicle Handling and Transportation Management modules.
  
  
  Common Modules Involved:
  
  SAP Vehicle Handling (VHU)
  SAP Logistics Execution (LE)
  SAP Transportation Management (TM)
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction used, process step), I can help tailor the solution further.