How To Fix HUGENERAL048 - Item is not HU-relevant. HU should be posted to an HU storage location

HUGENERAL048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HUGENERAL - Handling Units - Packing

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Item is not HU-relevant. HU should be posted to an HU storage location

What causes this issue?

The item selected for packing is not HU-relevant. The handling unit
into which this item is to be packed, however, is to be posted to an
HU-managed storage location.

System Response

It is not possible to pack this item into this handling unit.

How to fix this error?

Pack this item in a different handling unit.

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.

HUGENERAL048 - Details

• The SAP error message HUGENERAL048 indicates that the item you are trying to handle is not relevant for Handling Units (HUs), and therefore, it cannot be posted to a Handling Unit storage location. This error typically arises in scenarios involving warehouse management and logistics where Handling Units are used to manage inventory.
  
  Cause:
  
  Item Configuration: The item in question is not configured to be handled as a Handling Unit. This could be due to the item master data settings where the Handling Unit management is not activated.
  Storage Location Settings: The storage location you are trying to post to may not be set up to accept Handling Units.
  Document Type: The document type being used for the transaction may not support Handling Units.
  Material Type: The material type of the item may not be compatible with Handling Unit management.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Item Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the settings under