How To Fix HUDIALOG405 - Desired HU with different packaging material already exists

HUDIALOG405 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HUDIALOG - Messages from packaging dialog

• Message number: 405

• Message text: Desired HU with different packaging material already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HUDIALOG405 - Desired HU with different packaging material already exists ?

  The SAP error message HUDIALOG405, which states "Desired HU with different packaging material already exists," typically occurs in the context of handling units (HUs) in SAP's Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or Inventory Management modules. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a handling unit (HU) that conflicts with an existing HU that has a different packaging material.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Handling Unit Conflict: The error arises when you try to create a new handling unit with a specific packaging material, but there is already an existing handling unit that has the same identification (e.g., serial number, HU number) but a different packaging material.
  Incorrect Packaging Material: The packaging material being used for the new HU does not match the expected packaging material for the existing HU.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in SAP that enforce strict rules regarding handling units and packaging materials.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Handling Units: 
  
  Use transaction