How To Fix HUGENERAL146 - Handling unit does not contain any items

HUGENERAL146 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HUGENERAL - Handling Units - Packing

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Handling unit does not contain any items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HUGENERAL146 - Handling unit does not contain any items ?

  The SAP error message HUGENERAL146 indicates that the handling unit (HU) you are trying to work with does not contain any items. This error typically occurs in processes related to handling units, such as goods movements, inventory management, or shipping.
  
  Cause:
  
  Empty Handling Unit: The handling unit you are trying to process has not been populated with any items. This could happen if the handling unit was created without any associated stock or if items were removed from it.
  Incorrect Handling Unit: You may be referencing the wrong handling unit that does not have any items assigned to it.
  Data Entry Error: There might be a mistake in the data entry, such as selecting the wrong handling unit number or not properly confirming the items in the handling unit.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Handling Unit: Verify the handling unit in question to ensure it is supposed to contain items. You can do this by using transaction codes