How To Fix HUGENERAL013 - &1 is a packing proposal in a sales document, not an HU

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HUGENERAL - Handling Units - Packing

• Message number: 013

• Message text: &1 is a packing proposal in a sales document, not an HU

What causes this issue?

Handling unit &V1& could not be found. A packing proposal in a sales
document was the only object found with this number.

System Response

It is not possible to assign packing proposals to packing-data
processing.

How to fix this error?

Make changes to packing proposals by processing the sales document.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HUGENERAL013 - &1 is a packing proposal in a sales document, not an HU ?

  The SAP error message HUGENERAL013 indicates that there is an issue with a packing proposal in a sales document. Specifically, the error states that the item in question is a packing proposal and not a Handling Unit (HU). This can occur in scenarios where the system expects a Handling Unit but instead encounters a packing proposal.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The sales document may be referencing a packing proposal instead of a Handling Unit.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned with the expected handling unit processes.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be mistakes in the data entry where a packing proposal was mistakenly created or referenced instead of a Handling Unit.
  Process Flow Issues: The process flow may not be correctly set up to handle the transition from packing proposals to Handling Units.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Type: Verify that the sales document is correctly set up to use Handling Units. Ensure that the document type is appropriate for handling units.
  Review Packing Proposals: Look at the packing proposals associated with the sales document. If they are not intended to be used, consider deleting or adjusting them.
  Create Handling Units: If a Handling Unit is required, create a Handling Unit from the packing proposal or directly in the sales document.
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to handling units and packing. Ensure that they are set up correctly to allow for the expected processes.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling units and packing proposals in your version of SAP.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the correct processes for creating and managing Handling Units and packing proposals to avoid future errors.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Handling Units (HUs): These are used in SAP to manage the physical packaging of goods. They can contain one or more items and are essential for logistics and inventory management.
  Packing Proposals: These are suggestions generated by the system for how items should be packed into Handling Units. They can be adjusted or overridden by users.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as HU02 (Change Handling Unit), HU03 (Display Handling Unit), and VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery) for managing handling units and packing proposals.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.