How To Fix /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE086 - Item &1: Handling unit &2 has no reference to an equipment package

/ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE -

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Item &1: Handling unit &2 has no reference to an equipment package

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE086 - Item &1: Handling unit &2 has no reference to an equipment package ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE086 indicates that a handling unit (HU) does not have a reference to an equipment package. This typically occurs in the context of logistics and supply chain management within SAP, particularly when dealing with handling units and their associated equipment.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Equipment Reference: The handling unit is expected to reference an equipment package, but this reference is missing or not properly set up in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for handling units or equipment packages may not be correctly defined in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to handling units and equipment, such as missing or incorrect entries in the database.
  Process Flow Issues: The process flow that creates or manages handling units may not be correctly implemented, leading to missing references.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Handling Unit Configuration:
  
  Verify that