How To Fix HUGENERAL073 - Material in non-HU stor.loc. cannot be packed into HU in an HU stor.loc.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HUGENERAL - Handling Units - Packing

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Material in non-HU stor.loc. cannot be packed into HU in an HU stor.loc.

What causes this issue?

This text is similar to message HUGENERAL074
The <DS:DE.LGORT_D>storage locations</> of all materials in one handling
unit must have identical settings regarding the
<DS:DE.HU_LGORT>handling-unit storage location</> after they are saved.
You cannot pack materials from a non-HU storage location or handling
units that are at a non-HU storage location into a handling unit that is
at an HU-managed storage location.

System Response

Packing is not possible.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Pack the item into a handling unit that is not located at an HU-managed
storage location or pack it into an empty handling unit.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HUGENERAL073 - Material in non-HU stor.loc. cannot be packed into HU in an HU stor.loc. ?

  The SAP error message HUGENERAL073 indicates that you are trying to pack a material that is located in a non-HU (Handling Unit) storage location into a Handling Unit (HU) storage location. This situation arises when the system detects that the material is not managed in handling units at the storage location where it currently resides.
  Cause:
  
  Storage Location Configuration: The storage location where the material is currently located is not set up to manage handling units. This means that the material cannot be packed into a handling unit because it is not recognized as being part of the handling unit management process in that specific storage location.
  Material Master Settings: The material itself may not be configured to be managed in handling units, or the handling unit management settings may not be properly defined for the material.
  Warehouse Management Settings: If you are using SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or Warehouse Management (WM), the settings for the warehouse or storage type may not allow for handling unit management.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Storage Location Settings: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the storage location in SAP and ensure that it is set up to manage handling units. This can typically be found in the customizing settings under Logistics Execution.
  Ensure that the storage location is defined as an HU storage location if you intend to pack materials into handling units.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the specific material in question. Ensure that the handling unit management is activated for the material.
  You can do this by navigating to the material master (transaction code MM03) and checking the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, and Plant Data).
  
  
  
  Adjust Warehouse Management Settings:
  
  If you are using WM or EWM, verify the settings for the warehouse and storage types. Ensure that the storage type where the material is located is configured to allow handling unit management.
  
  
  
  Move Material to HU Storage Location:
  
  If the material needs to be packed into a handling unit, consider moving it to a storage location that is configured for handling unit management.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration steps related to handling unit management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Handling Unit Management: This is a feature in SAP that allows for the management of materials in handling units, which can include pallets, boxes, or other types of packaging.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  LX02: Display Inventory in Warehouse Management
  HU02: Change Handling Unit
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance on handling unit management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully pack the material into a handling unit.