How To Fix HUGENERAL117 - The item to be changed has already been deleted

HUGENERAL117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HUGENERAL - Handling Units - Packing

• Message number: 117

• Message text: The item to be changed has already been deleted

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HUGENERAL117 - Details

• The SAP error message HUGENERAL117 indicates that the item you are trying to change has already been deleted from the system. This error typically occurs in scenarios where you are attempting to modify or update a document or item that no longer exists in the database.
  
  Cause:
  
  Item Deletion: The most common cause is that the item was deleted by another user or process before your attempt to change it.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If you are working in a distributed environment or with multiple sessions, there may be a delay in data synchronization, leading to attempts to modify an item that has already been removed.
  Incorrect Document Reference: You may be referencing an incorrect or outdated document/item number that has already been deleted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Item Status: Check the status of the item in the system to confirm whether it has indeed been deleted. You can do this by searching for the item in the relevant