How To Fix HUFUNCTIONS279 - Specifying a material document overrides HU entry

HUFUNCTIONS279 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 279

• Message text: Specifying a material document overrides HU entry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HUFUNCTIONS279 - Specifying a material document overrides HU entry ?

  The SAP error message HUFUNCTIONS279 indicates that there is a conflict when trying to specify a material document for handling unit (HU) processing. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform an operation that involves a handling unit (HU) while also specifying a material document, which is not allowed in certain contexts.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system does not allow the combination of specifying a material document and processing a handling unit simultaneously. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Trying to post goods movements for a handling unit while also trying to reference a material document.
  Attempting to perform a transfer posting or stock transfer that involves both a handling unit and a material document.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Process: Review the process you are trying to execute. Ensure that you are not mixing handling unit operations with material document specifications. 
  
  
  Use Handling