How To Fix VHUMI116 - Specify packaging material with packaging type you have maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VHUMI - Messages for material identification

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Specify packaging material with packaging type you have maintained

What causes this issue?

Each packaging material must be allocated to a packaging material type.

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?

Allocate the packaging material to a packaging material type in the
Material master
Customizing

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHUMI116 - Specify packaging material with packaging type you have maintained ?

  The SAP error message VHUMI116 indicates that there is an issue with the packaging material in the context of handling unit management. This error typically arises when the system expects a specific packaging material to be defined for a particular packaging type, but it has not been specified or is not correctly maintained.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Packaging Material: The packaging material that corresponds to the specified packaging type has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The packaging type may not be correctly configured in the system, or the relationship between the packaging type and the packaging material is not established.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to packaging materials or packaging types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Packaging Material Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Logistics Execution > Handling Unit Management > Packaging > Define Packaging Material.
  Ensure that the packaging material you are trying to use is defined and correctly linked to the appropriate packaging type.
  
  
  
  Maintain Packaging Type:
  
  In the same configuration area, check the settings for the packaging type.
  Ensure that the packaging type is correctly set up and that it has the necessary attributes and relationships with the packaging materials.
  
  
  
  Assign Packaging Material:
  
  If you are creating a handling unit or performing a related transaction, ensure that you specify the correct packaging material that corresponds to the packaging type you are using.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify the master data for the packaging materials and types to ensure there are no discrepancies or missing entries.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as HU02 (Change Handling Unit), HU03 (Display Handling Unit), and HU01 (Create Handling Unit).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on handling unit management and packaging configurations.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If you have custom developments, check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting the handling unit creation process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message VHUMI116.