How To Fix VHUAP017 - More has been packed than allowed for the order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VHUAP - Messages for Packing Transaction Applications (FGrp VHUDIAL)

• Message number: 017

• Message text: More has been packed than allowed for the order

What causes this issue?

You have packed more than is allowed for the order, according to the
total order quantity (plus possibly the overdelivery tolerance).

System Response

It is not possible to post goods receipt for <ZH>all</> handling units
that have been created for the order.

How to fix this error?

Reduce the packed quantity in the HUs.
Be aware that, in addition to the currently created handling units,
handling units may still exist from past packing operations, for which
goods receipt has not yet been posted. The system takes these handling
units into account when calculating the maximum packing quantity for an
order.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHUAP017 - More has been packed than allowed for the order ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VHUAP017: "More has been packed than allowed for the order":
  
  Error Message:
  VHUAP017 - More has been packed than allowed for the order
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the packing process in SAP (typically in the Logistics Execution or Warehouse Management module) when the quantity of goods being packed exceeds the quantity allowed or planned for the specific sales or delivery order.
  Possible reasons include:
  
  The packing quantity entered is greater than the open quantity of the order or delivery.
  The system checks the packing against the order/delivery quantity and finds that the packed quantity would exceed the ordered quantity.
  There might be a mismatch or inconsistency between the delivery quantity and the packing quantity.
  Partial deliveries or multiple packing steps might have caused the cumulative packed quantity to exceed the allowed quantity.
  Incorrect or duplicate packing entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Order/Delivery Quantities:
  
  Verify the total quantity ordered and the quantity already delivered or packed.
  Use transaction codes like VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery) or VA03 (Display Sales Order) to check quantities.
  
  
  
  Check the Packing Quantities:
  
  Review the packing data entered.
  Ensure that the quantity you are trying to pack does not exceed the remaining open quantity for the order or delivery.
  
  
  
  Adjust Packing Quantity:
  
  Reduce the packing quantity to match the allowed quantity.
  If you need to pack more, check if the order/delivery needs to be updated or extended.
  
  
  
  Check for Duplicate or Incorrect Entries:
  
  Sometimes, packing might have been done partially or incorrectly.
  Correct or delete any erroneous packing entries.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  In some cases, the packing control settings in SAP might restrict packing quantities.
  Review the packing profile and related configuration in SPRO under Logistics Execution ? Shipping ? Packing.
  
  
  
  If Partial Deliveries are Allowed:
  
  Confirm that partial deliveries and packing are correctly handled.
  Make sure the system is updated with the correct delivered quantities.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VL02N - Change Outbound Delivery (to adjust quantities or packing)
  VL03N - Display Outbound Delivery
  VA03 - Display Sales Order
  VT01N / VT02N - Create/Change Shipment (if shipment is involved)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to packing and delivery quantity mismatches for your SAP version.
  
  
  
  Modules Involved:
  
  Logistics Execution (LE)
  Warehouse Management (WM)
  Sales and Distribution (SD)
  
  
  
  Packing Process:
  
  SAP enforces quantity checks during packing to ensure that the packed quantity does not exceed the ordered or delivered quantity.
  This helps maintain inventory accuracy and prevents shipping errors.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Packing quantity exceeds the allowed quantity for the order/delivery.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and adjust packing quantities to not exceed order/delivery quantities.
  
  
  
  Check for duplicate or incorrect packing entries.
  
  
  
  Review and adjust order/delivery if more quantity needs to be packed.
  
  
  Related
  Transactions: VL02N, VL03N, VA03
  
  
  
  Configuration: Packing profile in SPRO
  
  
  
  Modules: LE, WM, SD
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction used, process step), I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.