How To Fix HUINV021 - HU &1 - Item quantity for material &2 was not returned

HUINV021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 021

• Message text: HU &1 - Item quantity for material &2 was not returned

What causes this issue?

The handling unit &1 was reported as existing, and no quantity was
entered for the material item.

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?

Enter the counted quantity of the material in the handling unit.
If the packaging is closed, so that you cannot perform another explicit
count, indicate this accordingly in the handling unit, so that the
system recognized the item as counted.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HUINV021 - HU &1 - Item quantity for material &2 was not returned ?

  The SAP error message HUINV021 indicates that there is an issue with handling unit (HU) inventory management, specifically that the system was unable to return the item quantity for a specified material. This error typically arises in scenarios involving handling units, such as during goods movements, inventory counts, or when processing handling unit-related transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The handling unit may not have been properly created or may not contain the expected data for the specified material.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the handling unit management settings or in the material master data.
  Inventory Management Issues: The material may not be available in the specified storage location or may not be properly managed in inventory.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the handling unit or material data.
  System Errors: There could be temporary system issues or inconsistencies in the database.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Handling Unit Data: Verify that the handling