How To Fix /ISDFPS/MM551 - Select a handling unit only

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/MM -

• Message number: 551

• Message text: Select a handling unit only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM551 - Select a handling unit only ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM551 Select a handling unit only typically occurs in the context of handling units (HUs) in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with logistics and inventory management. This error indicates that the system expects a handling unit to be selected for the operation you are trying to perform, but none has been selected or the selection is invalid.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Handling Unit Selected: The most common cause is that the user has not selected a handling unit when the system requires one.
  Invalid Handling Unit: The handling unit selected may not be valid for the operation being performed.
  Incorrect Transaction Context: The transaction you are trying to execute may not be compatible with the current selection or context.
  User Authorization: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or select handling units.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Handling Unit: Ensure that you select a valid handling unit before proceeding with