How To Fix HUFUNCTIONS016 - Total volume increase by &1 &3 not possible. Available volume &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HUFUNCTIONS - Messages from FB with HU services without global t.

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Total volume increase by &1 &3 not possible. Available volume &2 &3

What causes this issue?

Increasing the total volume by &V1& &V3& is not possible, because the
free volume of the superordinate handling units is only &V2& &V3&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HUFUNCTIONS016 - Total volume increase by &1 &3 not possible. Available volume &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message HUFUNCTIONS016 indicates that there is an issue with handling the volume of handling units (HUs) in the system. Specifically, the message states that the total volume increase by a specified amount is not possible because the available volume is insufficient.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the following scenarios:
  
  Insufficient Volume Capacity: The handling unit (HU) you are trying to modify or add to has a defined volume capacity that is being exceeded by the operation you are attempting.
  Incorrect Volume Data: The volume data for the handling unit or the items being added may be incorrectly defined or not updated.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that limit the volume capacity of handling units.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Available Volume:
  
  Review the current volume capacity of the handling unit. Ensure that the volume you are trying to add does not exceed the available volume.
  
  
  
  Adjust Volume:
  
  If the volume of the items being added is too large, consider reducing the quantity or size of the items being added to the handling unit.
  
  
  
  Update Handling Unit Data:
  
  If the handling unit's volume data is incorrect, update the handling unit with the correct volume information.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to handling units in your SAP system. Ensure that the volume limits are set appropriately for your business needs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on handling units and volume management.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Handling Units (HUs): In SAP, handling units are used to manage the physical handling of goods. They can represent pallets, boxes, or any other type of packaging.
  Volume Management: Proper volume management is crucial in logistics and warehouse management to ensure that storage and transportation capacities are not exceeded.
  SAP Modules: This error is typically encountered in modules related to Warehouse Management (WM) or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.