How To Fix VHUAP243 - The HU quantity exceeds the quantity of the delivery item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 243

• Message text: The HU quantity exceeds the quantity of the delivery item

What causes this issue?

The material quantity of the HU assigned to the delivery is larger than
the material quantity of the delivery item.

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

System Response

Under certain conditions, it is possible to add items to the delivery.
In the case of JIT and in connection with storage locations that are
managed with Full-WM, however, this is generally not possible.

How to fix this error?

You have the following options:
Assign a different HU with a material quantity that is less than or
equal to the material quantity of the delivery item to the delivery.
Increase the delivery item quantity and repeat the assignment.
Call transaction VL10HU and activate the indicator Increase Delivery
Quantity in the user role Deliver Handling Units (VLHU). In doing so,
the material quantity can be automatically increased for the delivery
item.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHUAP243 - The HU quantity exceeds the quantity of the delivery item ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VHUAP243: "The HU quantity exceeds the quantity of the delivery item":
  
  Error Message:
  VHUAP243
  
  The HU quantity exceeds the quantity of the delivery item.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during handling unit (HU) processing in delivery documents (e.g., outbound deliveries) when the quantity assigned to a Handling Unit exceeds the quantity specified for the delivery item.
  
  Handling Unit (HU): A physical unit (like a box, pallet) that contains a certain quantity of goods.
  Delivery Item Quantity: The quantity of goods specified in the delivery document for a particular item.
  
  The system checks that the total quantity packed into HUs does not exceed the quantity of the delivery item. If you try to pack more goods into HUs than the delivery item quantity, this error is triggered.
  Typical scenarios causing this error:
  
  Manually entering or scanning a quantity for an HU that is greater than the delivery item quantity.
  Incorrect packing or duplication of HUs.
  Partial deliveries where the HU quantity is not adjusted accordingly.
  Data inconsistencies or incorrect configuration in packing or delivery processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check HU Quantities:
  
  Review the quantities assigned to each HU for the delivery item.
  Ensure the sum of HU quantities does not exceed the delivery item quantity.
  
  
  
  Adjust HU Quantities:
  
  Reduce the quantity in the HU to be equal or less than the delivery item quantity.
  If multiple HUs are used, ensure their total quantity matches the delivery item quantity.
  
  
  
  Verify Delivery Item Quantity:
  
  Confirm the delivery item quantity is correct and reflects the actual quantity to be delivered.
  If the delivery quantity is incorrect, adjust it accordingly (if business process allows).
  
  
  
  Check Packing Process:
  
  Use SAP transaction codes like VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery) and navigate to the packing screen.
  Correct the packing data to ensure no overpacking.
  
  
  
  System Checks:
  
  If the error persists, check for custom enhancements or user exits that might affect packing logic.
  Verify if any batch or HU management settings are causing quantity mismatches.
  
  
  
  Repack or Unpack:
  
  Sometimes unpacking the HUs and repacking with correct quantities resolves the issue.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VL02N - Change Outbound Delivery (packing screen)
  HU02 - Change Handling Unit
  VL06P - Outbound Delivery Monitor (packing status)
  
  
  
  SAP Modules Involved:
  
  Logistics Execution (LE)
  Warehouse Management (WM)
  Handling Unit Management (HUM)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to handling unit quantity errors for your SAP version.
  
  
  
  Configuration:
  
  Handling Unit Management settings in SPRO under Logistics Execution ? Handling Unit Management.
  Packing instructions and HU determination.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  HU quantity assigned exceeds the delivery item quantity.
  
  
  Effect
  System prevents saving or processing the delivery packing due to quantity mismatch.
  
  
  Solution
  Adjust HU quantities to not exceed delivery item quantity; verify delivery item quantity.
  
  
  Tools
  VL02N (packing), HU02 (handling unit change), SAP Notes for related fixes or patches.
  
  
  
  
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