How To Fix HUFUNCTIONS287 - HU &1 is assigned to a delivery - cannot reverse material document

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 287

• Message text: HU &1 is assigned to a delivery - cannot reverse material document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HUFUNCTIONS287 - HU &1 is assigned to a delivery - cannot reverse material document ?

  The SAP error message "HUFUNCTIONS287: HU &1 is assigned to a delivery - cannot reverse material document" indicates that a Handling Unit (HU) is currently assigned to a delivery, and as a result, you cannot reverse the material document associated with that HU. This is a common issue in SAP when dealing with handling units and logistics processes.
  Cause:
  
  Handling Unit Assignment: The handling unit (HU) is linked to a delivery document, which means it is in use for shipping or logistics processes.
  Material Document Status: The material document you are trying to reverse is associated with the handling unit, and since the HU is still in use, the system prevents the reversal to maintain data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check HU Status: Verify the status of the handling unit. You can do this by using transaction code HU03 (Display Handling Unit) to see if the HU is indeed assigned to a delivery.
  
  
  Unassign the HU: If the HU is assigned to a delivery and you need to reverse the material document, you may need to unassign the HU from the delivery. This can typically be done using transaction code VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery) or VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery). Look for the option to remove or change the handling unit assignment.
  
  
  Reverse the Material Document: Once the HU is unassigned from the delivery, you should be able to reverse the material document using transaction code MBST (Cancel Material Document).
  
  
  Reassign the HU (if needed): After reversing the material document, if you still need the handling unit for the delivery, you can reassign it as necessary.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  HU03: Display Handling Unit
  VL02N: Change Outbound Delivery
  VL03N: Display Outbound Delivery
  MBST: Cancel Material Document
  
  
  
  Handling Units in SAP: Handling units are used in logistics to manage packaging and shipping processes. They can be assigned to deliveries, production orders, and other logistics documents.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on handling units and material document processing.
  
  
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to deliveries and material documents in SAP.
  
  
  If you continue to face issues, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error.