How To Fix HUGENERAL161 - History update called up during process that is not allowed

HUGENERAL161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HUGENERAL - Handling Units - Packing

• Message number: 161

• Message text: History update called up during process that is not allowed

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HUGENERAL161 - Details

• The SAP error message HUGENERAL161 indicates that a history update was attempted during a process where it is not permitted. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's handling of historical data updates, particularly in modules like Human Capital Management (HCM) or other areas where historical records are maintained.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Process Flow: The system is trying to update historical data during a process that does not allow such updates. For example, you might be trying to change a record that is locked or in a state that does not permit history updates.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict history updates under certain conditions.
  User Authorizations: The user attempting the update may not have the necessary authorizations to perform history updates.
  Data Integrity Constraints: The system may have integrity constraints that prevent updates to historical data to maintain data consistency.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the