How To Fix HUGENERAL338 - In this case, confirmation can only be performed in one step.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HUGENERAL - Handling Units - Packing

• Message number: 338

• Message text: In this case, confirmation can only be performed in one step.

What causes this issue?

Pick HU &V1& was already assigned to delivery &V2& during confirmation
of another item of the transport request.

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?

Carry out confirmation in one step if you continue to work with Pick HU
&V1&.

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 HUGENERAL338 - In this case, confirmation can only be performed in one step. ?

  The SAP error message HUGENERAL338, which states "In this case, confirmation can only be performed in one step," typically occurs in the context of production order confirmations or similar processes in SAP. This error indicates that the system is set up in such a way that it does not allow for multi-step confirmations for the specific operation or scenario you are trying to execute.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The configuration of the production order or the confirmation process may be set to allow only single-step confirmations. This can be due to settings in the production order type or the confirmation parameters.
  Order Status: The status of the production order may not allow for multi-step confirmations. For example, if the order is in a status that requires immediate confirmation, it may restrict the process.
  Operation Settings: The specific operation within the production order may be configured to require a single-step confirmation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the production order type and confirmation parameters in the SAP system. You may need to adjust these settings to allow for multi-step confirmations if that is the desired process.
  
  Transaction Code: OPL8 (for production order types) or OPU1 (for confirmation parameters).
  
  
  
  Review Order Status: Ensure that the production order is in a status that allows for the type of confirmation you are trying to perform. If necessary, change the status of the order or complete any prerequisite steps.
  
  
  Operation Settings: Check the settings for the specific operation in the production order. You may need to adjust the confirmation settings for that operation to allow for multi-step confirmations.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on confirmation processes and settings.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CO11N (for confirmation) and COHV (for mass processing of confirmations).
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user performing the confirmation has the necessary authorizations to execute the desired confirmation process.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.