How To Fix VHUDLV025 - Delivery quantity for document &1 &2 is smaller than HU quantity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VHUDLV - Messages for Creation of Deliveries via HUs

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Delivery quantity for document &1 &2 is smaller than HU quantity

What causes this issue?

You are trying to create deliveries for the HUs which you selected. The
cumulated material quantity of the HUs is larger than the schedule line
quantities of the preceding document.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Only use HUs whose cumulated material quantity is smaller than the
schedule line quantities. To do so, choose one of the following
options:
Select different HUs.
Unpack some of the material contained in the HUs.
If want to deliver the HUs with the current quantity, increase the
schedule line quantities in the preceding document.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHUDLV025 - Delivery quantity for document &1 &2 is smaller than HU quantity ?

  The SAP error message VHUDLV025 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the delivery quantity specified in the document and the handling unit (HU) quantity. Specifically, it means that the quantity of the handling unit is greater than the quantity that is allowed for the delivery document. This can occur during processes such as goods receipt, goods issue, or when handling units are being processed in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Quantities: The handling unit (HU) has a quantity that exceeds the quantity specified in the delivery document.
  Incorrect Handling Unit Creation: The handling unit may have been created with an incorrect quantity that does not match the delivery document.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the creation or processing of the delivery or handling unit.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the business processes.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Delivery Document: Verify the delivery document referenced in the error message. Ensure that the quantities are correct and match the expected values.
  Review Handling Unit: Check the handling unit associated with the delivery. Ensure that the quantity in the handling unit does not exceed the quantity in the delivery document.
  Adjust Quantities: If the handling unit quantity is incorrect, you may need to adjust it to match the delivery quantity. This can be done through the handling unit management transactions.
  Recreate Handling Unit: If necessary, you can delete the incorrect handling unit and recreate it with the correct quantity that matches the delivery document.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the handling unit management settings are correctly configured to align with your business processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like HU02 (Change Handling Unit) or VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery) to review and modify handling units and delivery documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on handling unit management.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on handling units and delivery processing for more detailed information on how to manage these entities effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VHUDLV025 error and ensure that the handling unit quantities align with the delivery document quantities.