How To Fix /SCMB/ORDER052 - Handling unit item &1: &3 item &2: Identifier is missing

/SCMB/ORDER052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/ORDER -

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Handling unit item &1: &3 item &2: Identifier is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/ORDER052 - Handling unit item &1: &3 item &2: Identifier is missing ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/ORDER052 typically indicates that there is a missing identifier for a handling unit item in the context of supply chain management. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during the creation or processing of handling units, orders, or deliveries.
  
  Cause:
  The error message /SCMB/ORDER052 is triggered when the system expects a specific identifier (like a handling unit number, item number, or other relevant identifiers) for a handling unit item, but it is not provided or is missing. This can happen due to:
  
  Data Entry Issues: The identifier was not entered correctly or was omitted during the creation of the handling unit or related documents.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings that require certain identifiers to be present, and if they are not, the system will throw this error.
  Integration Issues: If data is being transferred between systems (e.g., from an external system to SAP), there may be issues