How To Fix HUFUNCTIONS052 - No history records could be created for old data

HUFUNCTIONS052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 052

• Message text: No history records could be created for old data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HUFUNCTIONS052 - No history records could be created for old data ?

  The SAP error message HUFUNCTIONS052 indicates that the system is unable to create history records for handling units (HUs) due to the data being considered "old." This typically occurs when you attempt to create history records for handling units that have been processed or archived beyond a certain time frame defined in the system settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Age: The handling unit data you are trying to process is older than the retention period set in the system. SAP has settings that determine how long historical data is retained.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration for handling unit history might not be set up correctly, or the retention period for historical data might be too short.
  Archiving: The data may have been archived, and the system is unable to access it for creating history records.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Retention Period: Review the configuration settings for handling unit history in the SAP system. You can do this by navigating to the