How To Fix HUGENERAL070 - The number of serial numbers (&1) is greater than HU item quantity &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HUGENERAL - Handling Units - Packing

• Message number: 070

• Message text: The number of serial numbers (&1) is greater than HU item quantity &2 &3

What causes this issue?

You want to either delete an HU item or unpack part of an HU item. The
item in question refers to a list of serial-number objects with &V1&
serial numbers. The system does not allow you to change quantities
within the serial numbers that are maintained without first indicating
the serial numbers of the materials that are to be unpacked.

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?

Delete the serial numbers of the HU items in question in by using the
serial number maintenance function.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HUGENERAL070 - The number of serial numbers (&1) is greater than HU item quantity &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message HUGENERAL070 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the number of serial numbers you are trying to assign to a Handling Unit (HU) and the quantity of items in that Handling Unit. Specifically, the error states that the number of serial numbers (&1) exceeds the quantity of items (&2) in the Handling Unit, which is identified by &3.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Quantity: The primary cause of this error is that you are attempting to assign more serial numbers to the Handling Unit than the actual quantity of items present in that unit.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been an error in data entry where the serial numbers were incorrectly counted or entered.
  System Configuration: There could be issues with the configuration of the handling unit management settings in SAP.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Serial Numbers: Check the number of serial numbers you are trying to assign. Ensure that it does not exceed the quantity of items in the Handling Unit.
  Adjust Quantity: If you have mistakenly entered too many serial numbers, reduce the number of serial numbers to match the quantity of items in the Handling Unit.
  Check Handling Unit Contents: Review the contents of the Handling Unit to confirm the actual quantity of items. You can do this by navigating to the Handling Unit in the system and checking its details.
  Reassign Serial Numbers: If necessary, reassign the serial numbers to ensure they correspond correctly to the items in the Handling Unit.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the process, refer to SAP documentation or user manuals related to Handling Unit Management for guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Handling Unit Management (HUM): This is a module in SAP that deals with the management of handling units, which are used to manage logistics processes involving packaging and transportation.
  Serial Number Management: This feature allows tracking of individual items through unique serial numbers, which is crucial for inventory management and traceability.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as HU02 (Change Handling Unit) or HU03 (Display Handling Unit) to manage handling units effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to Handling Unit Management that might address this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HUGENERAL070 error and ensure proper handling of serial numbers and handling units in your SAP system.