How To Fix /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN442 - HU ID &1 has been overwritten by a no. from the pre-def. HU number range

/SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN442 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN -

• Message number: 442

• Message text: HU ID &1 has been overwritten by a no. from the pre-def. HU number range

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN442 - HU ID &1 has been overwritten by a no. from the pre-def. HU number range ?

  The SAP error message /SCF/CL_MESSAGES_ASN442 indicates that a Handling Unit (HU) ID has been overwritten by a number from a predefined Handling Unit number range. This typically occurs in the context of handling units in logistics and warehouse management processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Number Range Conflict: The system is trying to create or assign a Handling Unit ID that conflicts with an existing number in the predefined number range. This can happen if the number range is not properly configured or if there are overlapping ranges.
  Manual Entry: If a user manually enters a Handling Unit ID that falls within a reserved or predefined range, it can lead to this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration of the Handling Unit management in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts in number assignment.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the configuration for the Handling Unit number range.
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