How To Fix VHUPD031 - No packing instructions found for the characteristics entered

VHUPD031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VHUPD - Message ID for packaging dialog

• Message number: 031

• Message text: No packing instructions found for the characteristics entered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHUPD031 - No packing instructions found for the characteristics entered ?

  The SAP error message VHUPD031 indicates that there are no packing instructions found for the characteristics entered during the packing process. This error typically occurs in the context of handling unit management and packing in SAP, particularly when trying to pack materials into handling units (HUs) without the necessary packing instructions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Packing Instructions: The most common cause is that the packing instructions for the specific material or handling unit type have not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Material Characteristics: The characteristics entered during the packing process may not match any existing packing instructions.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of packing instructions in the system, such as missing or incorrect settings in the relevant customizing transactions.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not be set up correctly, particularly in relation to packing specifications.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Packing Instructions:
  
  Go to the transaction code /SCWM/PACKING or /N/VL02N (for packing in delivery).
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