How To Fix HU_VV0C017 - Storage location &1 is HU-managed - cannot be a partner storage-location

HU_VV0C017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HU_VV0C - Messages during maintenance of HU Customizing

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Storage location &1 is HU-managed - cannot be a partner storage-location

What causes this issue?

The storage location that you entered is HU-managed. Since the point of
a partner storage-location is to be a predefined storage location for
inventory that is not packed, this storage location cannot be used as a
partner storage-location.

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?

Select a storage location that is not HU-managed.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HU_VV0C017 - Details

• The SAP error message HU_VV0C017 indicates that the storage location you are trying to use is managed by Handling Units (HUs), and therefore, it cannot be designated as a partner storage location. This typically occurs in scenarios where you are trying to set up or manage storage locations in a way that conflicts with the handling unit management settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Handling Unit Management: The storage location in question is configured to manage handling units. This means that the system expects all inventory movements and transactions in this storage location to be handled with HUs.
  Partner Storage Location: A partner storage location is typically used in scenarios involving cross-company stock transfers or when dealing with external partners. The system does not allow a storage location that is HU-managed to be used as a partner storage location.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following options:
  
  
  Change Storage Location Settings:
  
  If the storage location does not need