How To Fix HUFUNCTIONS284 - Goods movements for deliveries cannot be reversed via the handling unit

HUFUNCTIONS284 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 284

• Message text: Goods movements for deliveries cannot be reversed via the handling unit

What causes this issue?

The document you wanted to delete, material document &V1&, is a goods
movement for a delivery. You can only delete this document if you use a
goods movement reversal for the delivery.

System Response

Deletion is not possible with this transaction.

How to fix this error?

Cancel this material document by choosing <LS>Logistics -> Logistics
Execution -> Outbound Process -> Goods Issue for Outbound Delivery ->
Post Goods Issue -> Cancellation/reversal</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HUFUNCTIONS284 - Goods movements for deliveries cannot be reversed via the handling unit ?

  The SAP error message HUFUNCTIONS284 indicates that goods movements for deliveries cannot be reversed via the handling unit (HU). This error typically arises in scenarios where there is an attempt to reverse a goods movement that is linked to a delivery, but the system does not allow this action through the handling unit.
  
  Cause:
  
  Delivery Status: The delivery may be in a status that does not permit reversal. For example, if the delivery has already been fully processed or invoiced, the system may restrict further changes.
  Handling Unit Status: The handling unit itself may be in a status that does not allow for reversal. If the HU is already in a completed state, it may not be possible to reverse the goods movement.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the reversal of goods movements for deliveries through handling units.
  Document Flow: If there are subsequent documents (like