How To Fix VL724 - No handling units (packaging) exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 724

• Message text: No handling units (packaging) exist

What causes this issue?

This delivery group (shipment/delivery) contains no handling units with
packaging material category <LS>Packaging</> or <LS>Auxilary packaging
materials</>, which are necessary for document output.

System Response

No output (printed or faxed) occurs for the document. Output processing
status shows an error.

How to fix this error?

Pack the materials in the delivery group (shipment/delivery) using
packing materials with a packing material type that has a packaging
material category of either <LS>Packaging</> or <LS>Auxilary packaging
material</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL724 - No handling units (packaging) exist ?

  The SAP error message VL724 ("No handling units (packaging) exist") typically occurs in the context of logistics and warehouse management when you are trying to process a delivery or perform an operation that requires handling units (HUs), but the system cannot find any associated handling units for the specified delivery or item.
  Causes:
  
  No Handling Units Created: The most common cause is that no handling units have been created for the delivery or the items being processed.
  Incorrect Delivery Document: The delivery document you are trying to process may not have any handling units assigned to it.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the handling unit management settings in SAP.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the database.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or create handling units.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Create Handling Units: If no handling units exist, you need to create them. This can be done through the transaction code HU02 (Create Handling Unit) or during the delivery process if the system allows it.
  Check Delivery Document: Verify that you are using the correct delivery document and that it is in the correct status to allow for handling unit processing.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for handling unit management in the SAP system. Ensure that the necessary settings are in place for the relevant plants and storage locations.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks to ensure that there are no data inconsistencies. You can use transaction codes like SLG1 to check for logs related to handling units.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create and manage handling units. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  HU02: Create Handling Unit
  VL01N: Create Outbound Delivery
  VL02N: Change Outbound Delivery
  VL03N: Display Outbound Delivery
  
  
  Handling Unit Management: Understanding how handling units work in SAP can help in troubleshooting. Handling units are used to manage packaging and logistics processes, and they can be created at various stages of the supply chain.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to handling units and the VL724 error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VL724 error and implement a solution to resolve it.