Summary -
In this topic, we described about the Create Packing Request process along with technical information.
Packing function in SAP system is very important for Distribution centers and Retail outlet stores. Packing function to exchange their goods data requirements between suppliers and Ship-to parties. Packing function is used to exchange product data between suppliers and customers.
The product packing is done by the packing material. These packing materials need to be created in the material master with material type “VERP”. There are many steps in packing function with single level and multilevel packing.
Packing can be done in SAP in two ways -
- Manual Packing
- Automatic Packing
Below process is to create packing request for the sales order 13955 -
Step-1: Enter the transaction code VL02N in the SAP command field and click Enter to continue.
(OR)
Navigate to SAP Menu → Logistics → Sales and Distribution → Shipping and Transportation → Pack → VL02N – Outbound Delivery
Step-2: Enter the below details and Click on Pack button.
- Outbound delivery - Enter the outbound delivery created earlier
Step-3: In the next screen, select the Pack Material tab and Enter the below details.
- Packaging material - Enter the packaging material and total weight
Step-4: Once all the details entered, click on Save button to save the details.
Step-5: Status bar displays the below message once the packing request created successfully.
Technical details: -
- Transaction: VL02N
- Menu Path: SAP Menu → Logistics → Sales and Distribution → Shipping and Transportation → Pack → VL02N – Outbound Delivery