How To Fix L3813 - Active worklist contains items for a HU-managed storage location

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L3 -

• Message number: 813

• Message text: Active worklist contains items for a HU-managed storage location

What causes this issue?

In the case of transfer order items or delivery items that refer to a
HU storage location, the functions "Create storage unit" and "Add
storage unit to existing stock" are not allowed.

System Response

The function call is rejected.

How to fix this error?

Move the items that refer to a HU storage location from the active to
the inactive worklist. To do this, select the respective items and
confirm using the function key "inactive".

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L3813 - Active worklist contains items for a HU-managed storage location ?

  The SAP error message L3813 indicates that there are items in the active worklist that are associated with a Handling Unit (HU)-managed storage location. This typically occurs in the context of warehouse management processes where handling units are used to manage inventory.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to perform an operation (such as transferring stock, picking, or posting goods movements) in a storage location that is managed by handling units, but there are still active worklist items that need to be processed. This can happen if:
  
  There are open transfer orders or stock movements that involve handling units.
  The system is trying to execute a transaction that requires the handling units to be processed first.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Active Worklist: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., LT24 for transfer orders) and check the active worklist for any open items related to handling units.
  Identify the specific handling units or transfer orders that are causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Process Open Items:
  
  Complete or cancel any open transfer orders or stock movements that are associated with the handling units.
  Ensure that all handling units are properly processed and closed in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Handling Unit Management:
  
  If you are not using handling units, check the configuration of the storage location to ensure it is not set to HU-managed if it should not be.
  If handling units are required, ensure that all necessary processes are followed for managing them.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling units and warehouse management processes.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after addressing the active worklist, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Handling Units (HUs): These are physical units of goods that can be managed in the warehouse. They can contain one or more items and are tracked throughout the supply chain.
  Warehouse Management (WM): This module in SAP is used for managing stock in warehouses, including the use of handling units.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as LT24 (Display Transfer Orders), LT21 (Create Transfer Order), and others related to warehouse management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the L3813 error and continue with your warehouse management processes.