How To Fix VHUMISC001 - Packaging material type &1 not maintained in Customizing (table TVTY)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VHUMISC - Messages for General Function Modules for Packing Logistics

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Packaging material type &1 not maintained in Customizing (table TVTY)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHUMISC001 - Packaging material type &1 not maintained in Customizing (table TVTY) ?

  The SAP error message VHUMISC001 indicates that a specific packaging material type (denoted as &1 in the message) is not maintained in the Customizing settings, specifically in the table TVTY. This error typically arises during processes related to handling packaging materials, such as during goods movements, deliveries, or when creating sales orders.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system is trying to process a packaging material type that has not been defined in the Customizing settings. This can happen if:
  
  The packaging material type is new and has not been configured in the system.
  The packaging material type was deleted or is inactive.
  There is a mismatch between the packaging material type used in the transaction and what is defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to ensure that the packaging material type is properly maintained in the Customizing settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to Logistics ? General ? Packaging ? Define Packaging Material Types.
  
  
  
  Check Table TVTY:
  
  In the Customizing screen, check the entries in table TVTY to see if the packaging material type in question is listed.
  If it is not listed, you will need to create a new entry for the packaging material type.
  
  
  
  Create or Maintain Packaging Material Type:
  
  If the packaging material type is missing, create a new entry by specifying the necessary details such as the packaging material type code, description, and any other relevant attributes.
  If the packaging material type exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your entries.
  
  
  
  Test the Transaction:
  
  Go back to the transaction that triggered the error and test it again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SPRO to access the Customizing settings directly.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on packaging material types and their configuration.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the Customizing settings.
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, remember to transport your changes to the quality and production environments as needed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VHUMISC001 error and ensure that the packaging material type is correctly maintained in your SAP system.