How To Fix VHUMI170 - No valid packaging material was found

VHUMI170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VHUMI - Messages for material identification

• Message number: 170

• Message text: No valid packaging material was found

What causes this issue?

No valid packaging material was found for the material.

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?

In Customizing for Handling Unit Management, see the following under
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The material group for packaging materials
The allowed packaging material types

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

VHUMI170 - Details

• The SAP error message VHUMI170: No valid packaging material was found typically occurs in the context of handling unit management and packaging in SAP. This error indicates that the system could not find a valid packaging material for the handling unit or the product being processed. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Packaging Material Master Data: The packaging material you are trying to use may not exist in the system or is not properly defined in the material master.
  Incorrect Packaging Material Type: The packaging material may not be of the correct type or category required for the operation you are performing.
  Inactive or Blocked Packaging Material: The packaging material might be inactive or blocked in the system, preventing its use.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to packaging materials in the system.
  Missing Packaging Material in the Handling Unit: The handling unit