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

VHU01162 - Overview

• 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