How To Fix VHUAP018 - Enter a delivery and the item number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Enter a delivery and the item number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHUAP018 - Enter a delivery and the item number ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VHUAP018 – Enter a delivery and the item number
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when a transaction or program expects both a delivery number and an item number to be entered, but one or both of these fields are missing or left blank. Typically, this happens in processes related to handling deliveries, such as returns, goods movements, or billing where the system needs to identify a specific delivery item to proceed.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During processing of returns or credit memos referencing a delivery.
  When creating or changing delivery-related documents.
  In transactions or custom programs where delivery and item details are mandatory.
  When the user tries to execute a function that requires a delivery item reference but only partial data is provided.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter both the delivery number and the item number in the required fields before proceeding.
  Verify that the delivery number exists and is valid in the system.
  Check that the item number corresponds to an item within the specified delivery.
  If using a custom program or report, ensure that the input parameters for delivery and item are correctly passed.
  If the error occurs in a standard SAP transaction, review the screen or input form to ensure all mandatory fields are filled.
  If the delivery or item number is unknown, use search helps (F4) to find the correct values.
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  The message class VHUAP is related to Handling Unit Processing or Delivery Processing.
  This message is a prompt to ensure data integrity and correct referencing of delivery items.
  If you encounter this error in a custom development, check the code logic where delivery and item numbers are read or validated.
  In some cases, this error can be triggered by inconsistent or incomplete data in the delivery document.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: Missing delivery number and/or item number input.
  Solution: Provide both delivery number and item number.
  Context: Delivery processing, returns, goods movements, or billing referencing delivery items.
  
  
  If you provide the transaction code or scenario where this error occurs, I can give more tailored advice.