How To Fix DGHU117 - Specify different materials

DGHU117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DGHU - Messages for Handling Unit and Dynam. Classification

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Specify different materials

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Specify different materials for:
Material or product
Packing material
Replacement material

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

DGHU117 - Details

• The SAP error message DGHU117 ("Specify different materials") typically occurs in the context of material management or inventory management processes, particularly when dealing with transactions that involve multiple materials. This error indicates that the system expects different materials to be specified in a particular operation, but the materials provided are either the same or not valid for the operation being performed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Materials: The error often arises when the user attempts to process a transaction (like a goods movement, transfer, or production order) that requires distinct materials, but the same material is specified multiple times.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be configured to require different materials for certain operations, and the current input does not meet this requirement.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may inherently require different materials due to business rules or logic defined in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Entries: Review the materials you have entered in the transaction. Ensure that you