How To Fix HUINV008 - Plant &1 storage location &2 is not managed using HUs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HUINV - Messages for Handling Unit Physical Inventory

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Plant &1 storage location &2 is not managed using HUs

What causes this issue?

Plant &V1& storage location &V2& is not managed using handling units,
and therefore cannot be inventoried using HUs.

System Response

You cannot select any handling units.

How to fix this error?

Create the inventory for this storage location in Inventory Management
(IM) or in Warehouse Management (WM).

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HUINV008 - Plant &1 storage location &2 is not managed using HUs ?

  The SAP error message HUINV008 indicates that the specified plant and storage location combination is not set up to manage Handling Units (HUs). This can occur in scenarios where you are trying to perform operations related to handling units, such as inventory management or goods movements, but the system is not configured to handle HUs for that specific plant and storage location.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The plant and storage location are not configured to manage handling units in the system.
  Master Data Settings: The material master or storage location settings may not be set to use handling units.
  Warehouse Management Settings: If you are using Warehouse Management (WM), the settings for the warehouse may not be aligned with handling unit management.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) and navigate to:
  
  Logistics Execution -> Handling Unit Management -> Define Storage Locations for Handling Unit Management.
  
  
  Ensure that the relevant plant and storage location are configured to manage handling units.
  
  
  
  Material Master Settings:
  
  Check the material master record for the material in question. Ensure that the handling unit management indicator is set correctly.
  You can do this by using transaction code MM02 to view and edit the material master.
  
  
  
  Storage Location Settings:
  
  Verify the storage location settings to ensure that it is set up to handle HUs. This can be done in the same IMG path mentioned above.
  
  
  
  Warehouse Management Settings (if applicable):
  
  If you are using WM, check the warehouse settings to ensure that handling unit management is enabled for the relevant warehouse.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Handling Units (HUs): HUs are used in SAP to manage physical units of goods that can be handled as a single entity. They can represent pallets, boxes, or any other type of packaging.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  SPRO: Access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on handling unit management and configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HUINV008 error and ensure that your plant and storage location are properly configured for handling unit management.