How To Fix L3489 - Handling unit cannot be put away because of its status

L3489 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L3 -

• Message number: 489

• Message text: Handling unit cannot be put away because of its status

What causes this issue?

This handling unit cannot be put away because of its status. It is
likely that the handling unit is in the process of being moved.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Wait and try again later.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L3489 - Handling unit cannot be put away because of its status ?

  The SAP error message L3489 indicates that a handling unit (HU) cannot be put away due to its current status. This error typically arises in warehouse management scenarios where the handling unit is not in a state that allows it to be processed further, such as being put away into storage.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Status: The handling unit may have a status that prevents it from being put away, such as being marked as "blocked," "in transit," or "damaged."
  Incomplete Processing: The handling unit may not have completed all necessary processing steps, such as picking or packing.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the warehouse management module that restrict the movement of handling units based on their status.
  Open Transactions: There may be open transactions or processes associated with the handling unit that need to be resolved before it can be put away.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Handling Unit Status: Use transaction codes like HU03 (Display Handling Unit)