How To Fix O8382 - A TU of type &1 cannot be created by copying a TU of type &2

O8382 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O8 - IS-Oil: TD Transportation and Distribution

• Message number: 382

• Message text: A TU of type &1 cannot be created by copying a TU of type &2

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to create a transport unit by copying using a
different transport unit type.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

The copy function is only valid for copying transport units of the same
transport unit (TU) type as the one you want to create.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

O8382 - Details

• The SAP error message O8382 indicates that there is an issue with trying to create a Transport Unit (TU) of one type by copying from a Transport Unit of a different type. This error typically arises in the context of logistics and transportation management within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with handling units or transport units in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system has strict rules regarding the types of Transport Units that can be copied from one another. For example, you might be trying to create a TU of type "A" (e.g., a pallet) by copying from a TU of type "B" (e.g., a box), which is not allowed due to the differing characteristics or configurations of these types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check TU Types: Verify the types of Transport Units you are working with. Ensure that you are