How To Fix HUFUNCTIONS185 - Plant of HU item does not match delivery item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Plant of HU item does not match delivery item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HUFUNCTIONS185 - Plant of HU item does not match delivery item ?

  The SAP error message HUFUNCTIONS185 indicates that there is a mismatch between the plant of a Handling Unit (HU) item and the plant of the delivery item. This error typically occurs during processes involving handling units, such as goods movements, deliveries, or inventory management.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system detects that the plant associated with the handling unit does not match the plant associated with the delivery item. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The handling unit may have been created with a different plant than the one specified in the delivery.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the creation of the handling unit or delivery.
  System Configuration Issues: Issues in the configuration of the handling unit management or delivery processes in SAP.
  Transfer of Handling Units: If handling units are transferred between plants, the system may not have updated the plant information correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Handling Unit Details:
  
  Go to the handling unit in question and verify the plant associated with it. You can do this using transaction code HU02 (Change Handling Unit).
  Ensure that the plant is correct and matches the plant of the delivery item.
  
  
  
  Check Delivery Item Details:
  
  Review the delivery item using transaction code VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery) and confirm the plant associated with the delivery item.
  Ensure that the delivery item is correctly configured and that the plant is as expected.
  
  
  
  Correct the Mismatch:
  
  If there is a mismatch, you may need to either change the handling unit's plant or create a new handling unit that matches the delivery item's plant.
  If the handling unit is incorrect, you can adjust it or create a new one with the correct plant.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Delivery:
  
  After correcting the handling unit or delivery item, attempt to reprocess the delivery or the operation that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the handling unit management and delivery processes are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  HU02: Change Handling Unit
  VL03N: Display Outbound Delivery
  VL02N: Change Outbound Delivery (if you need to make changes to the delivery)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Handling Unit Management and Delivery Processing for more detailed information on configuration and processes.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to handling units and delivery processing.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HUFUNCTIONS185 error in SAP.