How To Fix VL870 - The packing quantity 0 cannot be transferred for item &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 870

• Message text: The packing quantity 0 cannot be transferred for item &1

What causes this issue?

You have chosen the function "Copy Pack Quantities as Dlv. Quantities".
For item &V1& however, you have not entered any packing data. This means
that all quantity information in the item is reduced to 0.

For item &V1& this is not permitted, due to a Customizing setting for
item category &V2&.

For this reason you are not permitted to copy the pack quantities for
this item.

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?

Check the packing data for delivery item &V1&.
Delete the item if necessary.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL870 - The packing quantity 0 cannot be transferred for item &1 ?

  The SAP error message VL870 indicates that there is an issue with the packing quantity for a specific item in a delivery. The message states that the packing quantity is 0, which means that the system cannot process the packing for that item. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Packing Information: The item in question has not been packed, leading to a packing quantity of 0.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for packing in the system may not be set up correctly.
  Delivery Item Status: The item may be in a status that does not allow packing (e.g., it may be marked as not packable).
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an error during data entry, leading to an incorrect packing quantity being recorded.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Packing Status:
  
  Go to the delivery document and check the packing status of the item. Ensure that the item is marked as packable and that it has been packed correctly.
  
  
  
  Pack the Item:
  
  If the item has not been packed, you need to pack it using the packing function in the delivery. This can typically be done in the transaction code VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery) or VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for packing in the system. Ensure that the packing materials and handling units are set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Item Details:
  
  Review the item details in the delivery to ensure that all necessary information is filled out correctly, including the quantity and unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or your internal SAP support team for further troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VL02N: Change Outbound Delivery
  VL03N: Display Outbound Delivery
  VL01N: Create Outbound Delivery
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform packing operations in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VL870 error and successfully process the packing for the delivery item.