How To Fix /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN416 - Handling unit &1 has already been deleted (status "Inactive")

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN -

• Message number: 416

• Message text: Handling unit &1 has already been deleted (status "Inactive")

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN416 - Handling unit &1 has already been deleted (status "Inactive") ?

  The SAP error message /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN416 indicates that the handling unit (HU) you are trying to work with has already been deleted and is in an "Inactive" status. This typically occurs in scenarios involving logistics and warehouse management where handling units are used to manage inventory.
  Cause:
  
  
  Deletion of Handling Unit: The handling unit you are trying to access has been deleted from the system. This could happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Manual deletion by a user.
  Automatic deletion during a process (e.g., after goods receipt or goods issue).
  System processes that clean up inactive or obsolete handling units.
  
  
  
  Status Change: The handling unit may have been set to an inactive status due to business processes or system configurations that mark it as no longer usable.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Handling Unit Status: Check the status of the handling unit in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like HU02 (Display Handling Unit) or HU03 (Display Handling Unit with History) to see if the HU exists and its current status.
  
  
  Check for Dependencies: If the handling unit is part of a larger process (like a delivery or shipment), ensure that there are no dependencies that require the handling unit to be active.
  
  
  Recreate Handling Unit: If the handling unit is indeed deleted and you need it for further processing, you may need to recreate it. This can be done by creating a new handling unit and associating it with the relevant materials or processes.
  
  
  Consult Logs and Documentation: Review system logs or documentation to understand why the handling unit was deleted. This can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP notes for any known issues related to handling units.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Handling Units in SAP: Handling units are used in SAP to manage the physical packaging of materials. They can represent pallets, boxes, or any other form of packaging.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  HU01 - Create Handling Unit
  HU02 - Display Handling Unit
  HU03 - Display Handling Unit with History
  LT03 - Create Transfer Order for Handling Units
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to handling units and their management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and understand the implications of handling unit management in your SAP system.