How To Fix HUGENERAL232 - HU item does not exist in the base unit of measure (HU cannot be used)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HUGENERAL - Handling Units - Packing

• Message number: 232

• Message text: HU item does not exist in the base unit of measure (HU cannot be used)

What causes this issue?

The quantity that was saved in the handling unit item is not in the
base unit of measure.
RESET N1
The handling unit in question was created before the handling unit
function was installed. This action can only be used for handling units
that were created with the new handling unit function. The system
cannot process old data records.
Inform your system administrator that an error occurred when this
handling unit was created.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HUGENERAL232 - HU item does not exist in the base unit of measure (HU cannot be used) ?

  The SAP error message HUGENERAL232 indicates that a Handling Unit (HU) item does not exist in the base unit of measure, which means that the system cannot find the specified Handling Unit in the expected unit of measure. This error typically occurs during processes involving Handling Units, such as goods movements, inventory management, or shipping.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unit of Measure Mismatch: The Handling Unit is defined in a different unit of measure than what is expected in the transaction.
  Missing Data: The Handling Unit may not have been properly created or may not exist in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the Handling Unit management settings in SAP.
  Incorrect Handling Unit Number: The Handling Unit number being referenced may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Handling Unit: Verify that the Handling Unit exists in the system and is correctly defined. You can do this by using