How To Fix VHUPD068 - Items for unpacked material cannot be maintained manually

VHUPD068 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VHUPD - Message ID for packaging dialog

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Items for unpacked material cannot be maintained manually

What causes this issue?

Item for unpacked material (item category Z) cannot be created
manually.
They are created automatically for materials, for which the total
quantity to be packed has not yet been packed in the HU proposal.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

VHUPD068 - Details

• The SAP error message VHUPD068 indicates that items for unpacked materials cannot be maintained manually. This typically occurs in the context of handling materials that are not packed or are in a state that does not allow for manual adjustments or updates.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Unpacked Material: The material in question is classified as unpacked, meaning it does not have a packaging unit associated with it, and thus cannot be manually adjusted.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to prevent manual changes to certain types of materials or inventory statuses.
  Transaction Context: The transaction you are trying to perform may not support manual updates for unpacked materials.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Status: Verify the status of the material in question. If it is indeed unpacked, you may need to pack it or change its status before making manual adjustments.
  
  
  Use Appropriate Transactions: