How To Fix CKMLDUVN209 - Posting failed. Check whether HUM is deactivated in storage location.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKMLDUVN - Inventory differences distribution messages

• Message number: 209

• Message text: Posting failed. Check whether HUM is deactivated in storage location.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKMLDUVN209 - Posting failed. Check whether HUM is deactivated in storage location. ?

  The SAP error message CKMLDUVN209 indicates that a posting has failed due to issues related to Handling Unit Management (HUM) in a specific storage location. This error typically arises when the system is trying to post a material document, but the Handling Unit Management is either not properly configured or is deactivated for the storage location in question.
  Cause:
  
  HUM Deactivation: The error suggests that HUM is deactivated for the storage location where the posting is being attempted. This can happen if the configuration settings for HUM have not been properly set up.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of HUM in the system, such as incorrect settings in the storage location or material master data.
  Material Master Settings: The material being posted may not be set up to use HUM, or there may be inconsistencies in the material master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check HUM Activation:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (Customizing) and navigate to the relevant path for Handling Unit Management.
  Check if HUM is activated for the specific storage location. If it is deactivated, you may need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Review Storage Location Settings:
  
  In the storage location settings, ensure that the Handling Unit Management is properly configured.
  You can check this in the material master record (transaction code MM03) under the relevant views.
  
  
  
  Material Master Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the material master is set up to use HUM. Check the relevant views in the material master to confirm that HUM settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Check for Inconsistencies:
  
  Run consistency checks for HUM and the material documents to identify any discrepancies that may be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to HUM and the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings.
  MM03: Display Material Master.
  MB1A/MB1B: Posting goods movements.
  
  
  
  HUM Configuration: 
  
  Ensure that the relevant configuration for Handling Units is done in the system, including settings for storage locations, material types, and movement types.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CKMLDUVN209 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.