How To Fix VL354 - Quantity change not permitted; &2 &3 are packed in shipment &1

VL354 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 354

• Message text: Quantity change not permitted; &2 &3 are packed in shipment &1

What causes this issue?

&V2& &V3& are already packed in shipment &V1&. The delivery quantity
cannot be reduced for the quantity that is packed.

How to fix this error?

The delivery item must be unpacked using shipment processing before you
can make the desired quantity change.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL354 - Quantity change not permitted; &2 &3 are packed in shipment &1 ?

  The SAP error message VL354 ("Quantity change not permitted; &2 &3 are packed in shipment &1") typically occurs in the context of logistics and shipping processes within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an attempt to change the quantity of items that have already been packed into a shipment, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Packed Items: The items you are trying to modify (increase or decrease the quantity) have already been packed into a shipment. Once items are packed, their quantities are locked to maintain the integrity of the shipment.
  Shipment Status: The shipment may be in a status that does not allow for changes to the packed quantities. For example, if the shipment is already in a "shipped" or "delivered" status, changes to the packed quantities are typically restricted.
  Document Flow: There may be related documents (like delivery documents) that are already created based on the packed quantities, which prevents