How To Fix HUGENERAL098 - HU &1 packed further in shipment. No goods receipt possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HUGENERAL - Handling Units - Packing

• Message number: 098

• Message text: HU &1 packed further in shipment. No goods receipt possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HUGENERAL098 - HU &1 packed further in shipment. No goods receipt possible ?

  The SAP error message HUGENERAL098 indicates that a Handling Unit (HU) has been packed further in a shipment, which prevents a goods receipt from being processed for that HU. This situation typically arises in the context of warehouse management and logistics within SAP, particularly when dealing with handling units and shipments.
  Cause:
  
  Further Packing: The handling unit has been packed into another handling unit or shipment, which means it is no longer in a state that allows for a goods receipt.
  Status of Handling Unit: The handling unit may have a status that does not permit further processing, such as being marked as "packed" or "shipped."
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the processing of handling units once they are packed into a shipment.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Shipment Status: Verify the status of the shipment and the handling unit. If the handling unit is packed into another shipment, you may need to reverse that packing or adjust the shipment.
  Unpack Handling Unit: If possible, unpack the handling unit from the shipment. This can often be done through the SAP GUI by navigating to the appropriate transaction for handling units and selecting the option to unpack.
  Goods Movement: If the handling unit needs to be received, ensure that it is in a state that allows for goods movement. This may involve changing the status of the handling unit or the shipment.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific steps related to your system configuration and processes.
  Transaction Codes: Use relevant transaction codes such as HU02 (Change Handling Unit) or HU03 (Display Handling Unit) to check the details of the handling unit and make necessary adjustments.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Handling Units: In SAP, handling units are used to manage the physical packaging of goods. They can be nested, meaning one handling unit can contain other handling units.
  Warehouse Management: This error is often encountered in environments using SAP Warehouse Management (WM) or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal or your organization's SAP documentation for detailed procedures on handling units and goods movements.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert to investigate further.