How To Fix HUGENERAL017 - Handling unit &1 has the status "goods issue posted", cannot be changed

HUGENERAL017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HUGENERAL - Handling Units - Packing

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Handling unit &1 has the status "goods issue posted", cannot be changed

What causes this issue?

Goods issue was already posted for handling unit &V1&, meaning that the
handling unit can no longer be changed. Therefore, it is not possible
to assign it to packing-data processing.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HUGENERAL017 - Details

• The SAP error message HUGENERAL017 indicates that a handling unit (HU) has been marked with the status "goods issue posted," which means that the handling unit has already been processed for goods issue and cannot be modified or changed. This status typically occurs in the context of logistics and inventory management within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Goods Issue Posted: The handling unit has already been involved in a goods issue transaction, meaning that the inventory has been reduced, and the goods have been accounted for in the system.
  Status Lock: Once a goods issue is posted, the handling unit is locked for further changes to prevent inconsistencies in inventory and accounting records.
  Incorrect Attempt to Modify: Users may attempt to change the handling unit details (like quantity, status, or associated items) after the goods issue has been posted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Status: Verify the status of the handling unit in the system. You can do this by navigating to