How To Fix M7460 - HU reqmt is not poss. for stor. loc./plant with decentralized w/house no.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 460

• Message text: HU reqmt is not poss. for stor. loc./plant with decentralized w/house no.

What causes this issue?

You cannot flag a storage location as being subject to handling unit
management if this storage location or plant has been assigned with a
warehouse number that is managed decentrally.

How to fix this error?

Cancel the handling unit requirement.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7460 - HU reqmt is not poss. for stor. loc./plant with decentralized w/house no. ?

  The SAP error message M7460 indicates that there is an issue with handling units (HUs) in a decentralized warehouse setup. Specifically, it means that the handling unit requirement is not possible for the specified storage location or plant because it is associated with a decentralized warehouse number.
  Cause:
  
  Decentralized Warehouse Management: The error typically arises when you are trying to perform an operation that requires handling units in a decentralized warehouse environment, but the system is not configured to support this.
  Configuration Issues: The storage location or plant may not be properly configured to handle HUs, or the warehouse number may not be linked correctly to the storage location.
  Incompatibility: The operation you are trying to perform (e.g., goods movement, stock transfer) may not be compatible with the decentralized warehouse management setup.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the storage location and plant are correctly configured to support handling units. This includes checking the settings in the Warehouse Management (WM) module.
  Verify that the warehouse number is correctly assigned to the storage location in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review Warehouse Management Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant settings for Warehouse Management. Check if the handling unit management is activated for the decentralized warehouse.
  Ensure that the handling unit management is properly set up in the decentralized warehouse.
  
  
  
  Use Centralized Warehouse Management:
  
  If possible, consider using a centralized warehouse management system if your business processes allow for it. This can simplify handling unit management.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to handling units and decentralized warehouse management for additional insights and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They can provide more specific guidance based on your system setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Handling Units (HUs): These are units of measure that can contain one or more stock items. They are used in warehouse management to facilitate the handling and tracking of inventory.
  Decentralized Warehouse Management: This refers to a setup where warehouse management functions are handled separately from the main ERP system, often in a different system or instance.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as LT03 (Transfer Order), LT12 (Confirm Transfer Order), and HU02 (Handling Unit Management) for managing handling units and warehouse operations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M7460 error and ensure that your handling unit processes are functioning correctly within your SAP environment.