How To Fix VHU01166 - The selected line is not a line for a material to be packed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 166

• Message text: The selected line is not a line for a material to be packed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHU01166 - The selected line is not a line for a material to be packed ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VHU01166 - The selected line is not a line for a material to be packed
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in the SAP Handling Unit Management (HUM) or Packing process when you try to pack a line item that is not recognized as a material line eligible for packing. Typically, this means:
  
  The line you selected is not a material item but could be a service, text, or non-stock item.
  The item is not flagged or configured as a packable material in the system.
  The document or delivery line does not have the necessary settings or status to allow packing.
  The packing process expects a material line (with a material number and quantity), but the selected line does not meet these criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Line Item Type:
  
  Verify that the line you are trying to pack corresponds to a material item (not a service or text line).
  Only material lines with a valid material number can be packed.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master Settings:
  
  Ensure the material master record is maintained correctly.
  Check if the material is flagged for packing (e.g., relevant item category, handling unit management settings).
  Confirm that the material is stock-managed and relevant for packing.
  
  
  
  Check Document and Item Category:
  
  Confirm that the sales order, delivery, or production order line item category supports packing.
  Some item categories (e.g., services, text) do not allow packing.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Line Selection:
  
  When selecting lines for packing in the transaction (e.g., VL02N, HUM packing transactions), make sure to select the correct material line.
  Avoid selecting header lines or non-material lines.
  
  
  
  Review Packing Process:
  
  If you are using a custom packing process or user exit, check if the logic correctly identifies packable lines.
  Adjust the logic if necessary to exclude non-material lines.
  
  
  
  Check for System Notes or OSS Messages:
  
  Sometimes SAP provides notes or patches related to packing errors.
  Search SAP Support Portal for message VHU01166 for any relevant notes.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions Involved:
  
  VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery)
  HUM packing transactions (e.g., HUMO, HUMO_PACK)
  VT01N/VT02N (Create/Change Shipment)
  
  
  
  Handling Unit Management (HUM):
  
  Packing is part of HUM where materials are packed into handling units.
  Only materials with proper configuration can be packed.
  
  
  
  Item Categories:
  
  Item categories like TAN (standard item) are packable.
  Item categories like DIEN (service) or text items are not packable.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to handling unit packing errors for updates or patches.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  Error VHU01166 indicates that the line selected for packing is not a material line eligible for packing. To fix it, ensure you select a valid material line, verify material master and item category settings, and confirm that the packing process is applied only to packable materials.
  
  If you provide the exact transaction and scenario, I can help with more specific guidance.