How To Fix /CWM/MM079 - Handling units are mandatory for plant &, storage location &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CWM/MM -

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Handling units are mandatory for plant &, storage location &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CWM/MM079 - Handling units are mandatory for plant &, storage location & ?

  The SAP error message /CWM/MM079 Handling units are mandatory for plant &, storage location & typically occurs in the context of handling units (HUs) in the Warehouse Management (WM) module of SAP. This error indicates that the system requires handling units to be specified for a particular plant and storage location, but they are either missing or not properly configured.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to require handling units for specific plants and storage locations. If the handling unit management is activated for the relevant plant/storage location, the system will enforce this requirement.
  Missing Handling Unit: The transaction or process you are trying to execute does not have an associated handling unit, which is mandatory in this case.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record for the item being processed may not have handling unit management enabled.
  Warehouse Management Settings: The warehouse management settings for the specific plant/storage location may not be