How To Fix O5116 - Handling type has been changed.

O5116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O5 - IS-Oil: MCOE message pool

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Handling type has been changed.

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O5116 - Details

• The SAP error message O5116, which states "Handling type has been changed," typically occurs in the context of handling units (HUs) in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or Inventory Management. This error indicates that there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the handling type of a handling unit, which can happen during various processes such as goods receipt, goods issue, or transfer postings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Change in Handling Type: The handling type of a handling unit has been modified after it was created. This can happen if the handling unit is being processed in a way that is not compatible with its current handling type.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the handling unit's current state or the operations being performed.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the handling unit, such as changes in the material master or handling unit master