How To Fix HUFUNCTIONS293 - Status &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 293

• Message text: Status &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HUFUNCTIONS293 - Status &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message "HUFUNCTIONS293 Status &1 does not exist" typically occurs in the context of handling units (HUs) in SAP. This error indicates that the system is trying to reference a handling unit status that is not defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Status: The status code referenced in the error message (&1) does not exist in the system's configuration for handling unit statuses.
  Configuration Issues: The handling unit status may not have been properly configured in the system.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables that define handling unit statuses.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Status Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for handling units in SAP. You can do this by navigating to the following path:
  
  SPRO > Logistics Execution > Handling Unit Management > Define Handling Unit Statuses.
  
  
  Verify if the status code that is causing the error exists in the configuration. If it does not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there is any custom code or enhancements that manipulate handling unit statuses, review that code to ensure it is not referencing an invalid status.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks to ensure that all handling units and their statuses are correctly defined and linked in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to handling unit management for any specific guidance on status management.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Handling Unit Management (HUM): This is a module in SAP that deals with the management of handling units, which are used to manage the physical handling of goods in logistics processes.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as HU02 (Change Handling Unit) or HU03 (Display Handling Unit) to investigate handling units and their statuses.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to handling unit statuses for any known issues or updates that may resolve the error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.