How To Fix HUINV034 - HU &1 was counted as non-existent, but cannot be deleted either

HUINV034 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 034

• Message text: HU &1 was counted as non-existent, but cannot be deleted either

What causes this issue?

Handling unit &V1& was counted as non-existent, but cannot be cleared.
The handling unit contains existing subordinate handling units, and is
itself packaged in an existing handling unit. In this case the system
cannot post, since it does not know whether the subordinate handling
units are present in the superordinate handling units, or whether
another handling unit (not handling unit &V1&) is relevant that could
perhaps not be reported during entry of the count data.

System Response

You cannot post the physical inventory document.

How to fix this error?

Perform a recount for the handling unit and check the structure of the
handling unit. Check whether the subordinate handling units from HU
&V1& are actually packaged in the superordinate handling unit.
If the superordinate handling unit exists, but is empty, then we do not
recommend that you report this back as being non-existent, since the HU
does not exist as displayed in the system.
If the hierarchy for the handling unit physically exists, but the HU
number or the packaging material for handling unit &V1& are not
correct, then the changes cannot be posted. You should not enter the HU
as non- existent, because the HU cannot be posted.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HUINV034 - HU &1 was counted as non-existent, but cannot be deleted either ?

  The SAP error message HUINV034 indicates that a Handling Unit (HU) was counted as non-existent during an inventory count, but the system is unable to delete it. This situation typically arises in the context of inventory management and handling unit management within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The Handling Unit may have been marked as non-existent in the inventory count, but there are still references to it in the system, preventing its deletion.
  Open Transactions: There may be open transactions or processes that are still linked to the Handling Unit, such as stock movements, deliveries, or other inventory-related activities.
  System Errors: There could be a temporary inconsistency in the database or a system error that is causing the Handling Unit to be flagged incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Open Transactions: Review any open transactions related to the Handling Unit. Ensure that there are no pending deliveries, stock transfers, or other processes that might be preventing the deletion.
  Reconcile Inventory: If