How To Fix L3800 - Entered storage unit & is a lower-level HU

L3800 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L3 -

• Message number: 800

• Message text: Entered storage unit & is a lower-level HU

What causes this issue?

The storage unit you entered is a lower-level handling unit.
Within WM, only processing of higher-level handling units is possible.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L3800 - Entered storage unit & is a lower-level HU ?

  The SAP error message L3800, which states "Entered storage unit & is a lower-level HU," typically occurs in the context of handling units (HUs) in warehouse management. This error indicates that the system is expecting a higher-level handling unit (HU) but has received a lower-level HU instead. 
  
  Cause:
  
  Hierarchy Violation: The handling unit you are trying to process is a lower-level HU (e.g., a pallet or box) that is part of a higher-level HU (e.g., a container or truck). The system expects you to work with the higher-level HU.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have mistakenly entered a lower-level HU when the system requires a higher-level HU for the operation being performed (e.g., picking, putaway, or inventory management).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of handling units in the system, leading to incorrect handling unit relationships.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Use the Correct HU: Ensure that you are entering the correct higher-level handling unit. Check