How To Fix VHUAP252 - Delivery for HUs which are reserved for the delivery cannot be created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 252

• Message text: Delivery for HUs which are reserved for the delivery cannot be created

What causes this issue?

You want to create a delivery for a handling unit that is already
reserved for an existing delivery. This is not possible.

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?

To create a delivery for the selected delivery you must first change the
reservation using the function HUs - Change Reference and create a
reference for the sales order.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHUAP252 - Delivery for HUs which are reserved for the delivery cannot be created ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VHUAP252: Delivery for HUs which are reserved for the delivery cannot be created:
  
  Error Message:
  VHUAP252 - Delivery for HUs which are reserved for the delivery cannot be created
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to create a delivery document for Handling Units (HUs) that are already reserved for another delivery. In SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or Logistics Execution (LE) scenarios, HUs can be reserved for specific deliveries to ensure stock consistency and avoid double handling.
  
  The system detects that the HU(s) you are trying to include in a new delivery are already reserved for an existing delivery.
  This reservation prevents the creation of a new delivery document for the same HU(s) to avoid conflicts or inconsistencies in stock and delivery processing.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  Handling Units are physical units (like pallets, boxes) that are managed in the system.
  When a delivery is created and HUs are assigned or reserved for it, these HUs are locked for that delivery.
  Attempting to create another delivery with the same HU(s) violates this lock, triggering the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Reservations:
  
  Identify the delivery document(s) for which the HU(s) are already reserved.
  Use transaction codes like VL03N (Display Delivery) or EWM transactions to check HU reservations.
  
  
  
  Release or Remove HU Reservation:
  
  If the existing delivery is incorrect or obsolete, you may need to cancel or delete that delivery to free the HU reservation.
  Alternatively, remove the HU from the existing delivery if it was assigned by mistake.
  
  
  
  Use Correct HU in Delivery:
  
  Ensure that the HU(s) you want to use are not reserved elsewhere.
  If you need to create a new delivery, use HUs that are not reserved or create new HUs.
  
  
  
  Check for System Locks or Inconsistencies:
  
  Sometimes, system inconsistencies or incomplete processes cause reservations to remain.
  Run relevant warehouse or delivery consistency checks.
  Consult with your SAP WM/EWM consultant or basis team if system inconsistencies are suspected.
  
  
  
  Technical Checks:
  
  Check the HU reservation tables (e.g., VEKP, VEPO) and delivery tables (LIKP, LIPS) for conflicting entries.
  Use debugging or logs to trace reservation status.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Handling Unit Management (HUM): SAP module managing physical units in logistics.
  Delivery Document: Document representing goods movement to customer or between plants.
  Reservation: Locking mechanism to prevent double usage of stock or HUs.
  Transactions:
  
  VL01N / VL02N / VL03N - Create/Change/Display Delivery
  HU02 / HUM - Handling Unit Management
  EWM Transactions - For warehouse-specific HU handling
  
  
  Tables:
  
  VEKP - Handling Unit Header
  VEPO - Handling Unit Item
  LIKP - Delivery Header
  LIPS - Delivery Item
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  HU(s) are already reserved for another delivery, preventing creation of a new delivery.
  
  
  Solution
  Identify and release HU reservation from existing delivery or use different HUs.
  
  
  Related
  Handling Unit Management, Delivery processing, HU reservation tables, SAP WM/EWM transactions.
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details such as the delivery number, HU number, and transaction used, so that more specific guidance can be given.