How To Fix HUGENERAL009 - Storage location &1 is HU-managed. Entry not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HUGENERAL - Handling Units - Packing

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Storage location &1 is HU-managed. Entry not possible

What causes this issue?

Storage location &V1& is HU-managed. This entry must be a non-HU
storage location, however.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Choose a different storage location.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HUGENERAL009 - Storage location &1 is HU-managed. Entry not possible ?

  The SAP error message HUGENERAL009 indicates that the storage location specified (denoted as &1) is managed by Handling Units (HUs), and therefore, certain operations cannot be performed directly on the storage location without considering the handling unit management.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when you attempt to perform an operation that is not compatible with a storage location that is set up for handling unit management. Common scenarios that trigger this error include:
  
  Direct Stock Movements: Trying to move stock directly in or out of a storage location that is HU-managed without specifying the handling units.
  Inventory Management Transactions: Performing inventory management transactions (like goods receipts, goods issues, or stock transfers) without considering the handling units.
  Incorrect Configuration: The storage location is configured to be HU-managed, but the transaction being executed does not support handling units.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Use Handling Units: Ensure that you are using handling units in your transactions. When performing stock movements, specify the handling units associated with the stock you are trying to move.
  
  
  Check Transaction Type: Verify that the transaction you are trying to execute is compatible with HU-managed storage locations. If it is not, you may need to use a different transaction or method that supports handling units.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you believe the storage location should not be HU-managed, review the configuration settings in the SAP system. You can check the storage location settings in the configuration menu (SPRO) under:
  
  Logistics Execution > Handling Unit Management > Define Storage Locations for Handling Units.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific handling unit management processes and guidelines.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to handle transactions involving HU-managed storage locations, including how to create and manage handling units.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Handling Unit Management (HUM): This is a feature in SAP that allows for the management of goods in handling units, which can be pallets, boxes, or any other type of packaging.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  HU02: Display Handling Unit
  HU03: Change Handling Unit
  LT03: Create Transfer Order with Handling Units
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to handling unit management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HUGENERAL009 error and successfully manage stock in HU-managed storage locations.