How To Fix /LIME/CORE049 - In HU/LOC Move, new and old parents are identical

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /LIME/CORE -

• Message number: 049

• Message text: In HU/LOC Move, new and old parents are identical

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /LIME/CORE049 - In HU/LOC Move, new and old parents are identical ?

  The SAP error message /LIME/CORE049 typically occurs in the context of handling Handling Units (HUs) and Location Moves within the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. The error message indicates that there is an attempt to move a Handling Unit (HU) from one location to another, but the source and destination locations are the same, which is not a valid operation.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A user attempts to move a Handling Unit from one location to another, but the source location (old parent) and the destination location (new parent) are identical.
  This can happen due to user error, such as selecting the same location for both the source and destination during the move operation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify the Move Operation:
  
  Check the source and destination locations you are trying to use for the move operation.
  Ensure that they are indeed different locations.
  
  
  
  Correct the Input:
  
  If you find that the source and destination are the same, change the destination location to a different one where you want to move the Handling Unit.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Move:
  
  After correcting the locations, re-attempt the move operation.
  
  
  
  Check for System Configuration:
  
  If the error persists even when using different locations, check the system configuration and settings related to Handling Units and location moves to ensure there are no underlying issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on Handling Units and location moves in EWM.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Handling Units (HUs): In SAP EWM, HUs are used to manage and track physical items in the warehouse. Each HU can contain one or more products and is associated with specific locations.
  Location Moves: This refers to the process of moving HUs from one storage location to another within the warehouse.
  SAP EWM Documentation: For more detailed information on handling units and related processes, refer to the official SAP EWM documentation or the SAP Help Portal.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully perform the desired move operation.