How To Fix L3609 - Handling unit refers to an inbound delivery; movement type & will be set

L3609 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L3 -

• Message number: 609

• Message text: Handling unit refers to an inbound delivery; movement type & will be set

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L3609 - Handling unit refers to an inbound delivery; movement type & will be set ?

  The SAP error message L3609 indicates that a handling unit (HU) is associated with an inbound delivery, and as a result, a specific movement type will be set automatically. This message typically arises in the context of warehouse management and inventory handling processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to perform an operation on a handling unit that is linked to an inbound delivery. The system is informing you that the handling unit cannot be processed in the way you are attempting because it is still tied to the inbound delivery process. This is common in scenarios where you are trying to perform actions like goods movement, stock transfer, or other inventory-related transactions that are not allowed while the handling unit is still associated with an inbound delivery.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Status of the Inbound Delivery: Ensure that the inbound delivery is fully processed.