How To Fix LF047 - Handling unit &1 is out of external HU number range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LF - Mobile Computing in Warehouse Logistics

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Handling unit &1 is out of external HU number range

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LF047 - Handling unit &1 is out of external HU number range ?

  The SAP error message LF047, which states "Handling unit &1 is out of external HU number range," typically occurs when you are trying to process a handling unit (HU) that has an external number not within the defined range for handling units in the system. This can happen during various processes, such as goods receipt, goods issue, or inventory management.
  Cause:
  
  External Number Range Configuration: The external number range for handling units may not be properly configured in the system. This means that the number you are trying to use for the handling unit is not recognized as valid.
  Handling Unit Creation: The handling unit you are trying to use may not have been created correctly or may have been deleted.
  Number Range Exhaustion: The number range for handling units may have been exhausted, meaning that all available numbers in the defined range have been used up.
  Incorrect HU Number: The handling unit number you are trying to use may be incorrect or mistyped.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Look for the number range object related to handling units (usually HUM).
  Verify that the number range is correctly defined and that the range includes the number you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If the number range is exhausted, you may need to extend the range. This can be done in the same SNRO transaction by adjusting the upper limit of the number range.
  
  
  
  Verify Handling Unit:
  
  Check if the handling unit exists in the system. You can use transaction HU02 to display handling units and verify if the one you are trying to use is valid.
  If the handling unit is not found, you may need to create it again or use a different one.
  
  
  
  Correct the Handling Unit Number:
  
  Ensure that the handling unit number you are entering is correct. Double-check for any typos or formatting issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the handling unit processes, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  HU02: Display Handling Unit
  HU01: Create Handling Unit
  SNRO: Number Range Object Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to handling units and number ranges.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or manage handling units in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the LF047 error and successfully process handling units in SAP.