How To Fix L3A024 - HU is assigned to inbound/outbound delivery. Differences are not allowed

L3A024 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L3A - Messages on Transfer Order Kernel

• Message number: 024

• Message text: HU is assigned to inbound/outbound delivery. Differences are not allowed

What causes this issue?

With this transfer order, you wish to move a handling unit that is
already assigned to an inbound or outbound delivery. Entering a
difference quantity in this case is not possible.

System Response

The entry of a difference quantity is denied by the system.

How to fix this error?

There are two different possibilities:
The handling unit is assigned to an inbound delivery
Confirm the transfer order without specifying a difference quantity.
Afterwards, post the goods receipt for the inbound delivery. Then you
ca n correct the stock of the handling unit (either during a physical
inventory run or by creating a manual transfer order).
The handling unit is assigned to an outbound delivery.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L3A024 - HU is assigned to inbound/outbound delivery. Differences are not allowed ?

  The SAP error message L3A024 indicates that a Handling Unit (HU) is assigned to an inbound or outbound delivery, and there are discrepancies that are not allowed. This typically occurs in the context of logistics and warehouse management when there is an attempt to change or manipulate the handling unit in a way that conflicts with its current assignment.
  
  Cause:
  
  Handling Unit Assignment: The handling unit is already linked to a specific inbound or outbound delivery. Any attempt to change the details of the handling unit (like quantity, status, or other attributes) that would create a mismatch with the delivery is not permitted.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the handling unit, such as differences in quantities or statuses between the handling unit and the delivery.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to prevent changes to handling units that are already assigned to deliveries to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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