How To Fix HUGENERAL062 - HUs must have identical warehouse numbers. Packing not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HUGENERAL - Handling Units - Packing

• Message number: 062

• Message text: HUs must have identical warehouse numbers. Packing not possible

What causes this issue?

Handling units that are in a HU-managed <DS:DE.LGORT_D>storage location
</> must have the same <DS:DE.LGNUM>warehouse number</>.

System Response

Packing is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Either pack the material or handling unit in a handling unit that has
the same warehouse number or create a new handling unit to pack the
material or handling unit into.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HUGENERAL062 - HUs must have identical warehouse numbers. Packing not possible ?

  The SAP error message HUGENERAL062 indicates that there is an issue with handling units (HUs) during the packing process. Specifically, the error states that the handling units must have identical warehouse numbers, and as a result, packing is not possible.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the following scenarios:
  
  
  Different Warehouse Numbers: The handling units you are trying to pack belong to different warehouse numbers. In SAP, handling units must be associated with the same warehouse to be packed together.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the warehouse management settings that does not allow for the packing of handling units from different warehouses.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: There might be a mistake in the data entry where handling units were incorrectly assigned to different warehouses.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Warehouse Numbers:
  
  Verify the warehouse numbers associated with the handling units you are trying to pack. You can do this by checking the handling unit details in the system.
  Ensure that all handling units you want to pack together have the same warehouse number.
  
  
  
  Reassign Handling Units:
  
  If you find that the handling units belong to different warehouses, you will need to either:
  
  Reassign the handling units to the same warehouse, if possible.
  Pack them separately based on their respective warehouse numbers.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Warehouse Management (WM) module to ensure that there are no restrictions preventing the packing of handling units from different warehouses.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on handling units and packing processes.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Handling Units (HUs): In SAP, handling units are used to manage and track physical items in logistics. Each handling unit is associated with a specific warehouse and can contain one or more products.
  Warehouse Management (WM): This module in SAP is responsible for managing warehouse operations, including inventory management, picking, packing, and shipping.
  Packing Process: The packing process in SAP involves grouping items into handling units for shipping or storage. It is essential that all items in a single packing operation are compatible in terms of warehouse location.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.