How To Fix /SCWM/CCHECK412 - Unused handling unit reference &1 must be deleted from /SCWM/HUREF

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/CCHECK -

• Message number: 412

• Message text: Unused handling unit reference &1 must be deleted from /SCWM/HUREF

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/CCHECK412 - Unused handling unit reference &1 must be deleted from /SCWM/HUREF ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/CCHECK412 indicates that there is an unused handling unit (HU) reference in the system that needs to be deleted. This error typically arises in the context of warehouse management processes within the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when there is a handling unit reference in the /SCWM/HUREF table that is not being used or is no longer valid. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The handling unit was created but never used in any transactions.
  The handling unit was deleted or canceled, but the reference still exists in the system.
  There may be inconsistencies in the database due to incomplete transactions or system errors.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Unused Handling Unit:
  
  Use transaction codes like /SCWM/HU or /SCWM/PR to check the handling units and their statuses.
  Look for the specific handling unit reference mentioned in the error message (denoted as &1).
  
  
  
  Delete the Unused Handling Unit Reference:
  
  If you confirm that the handling unit is indeed unused, you can delete it from the /SCWM/HUREF table.
  You can use the transaction code /SCWM/HU to navigate to the handling unit management screen and delete the unused handling unit.
  Alternatively, you can use a custom ABAP report or a direct database operation (if you have the necessary authorizations) to delete the entry from the /SCWM/HUREF table.
  
  
  
  Check for System Consistency:
  
  After deleting the unused handling unit, ensure that the system is consistent and that there are no other related errors.
  You may want to run consistency checks or reports to ensure that there are no other orphaned handling units or references.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration and Processes:
  
  Review your handling unit management processes to ensure that handling units are properly created, used, and deleted in the system.
  Consider implementing additional checks or validations in your processes to prevent the creation of unused handling units in the future.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  /SCWM/HU: Handling Unit Management
  /SCWM/PR: Manage Handling Units
  
  
  Tables:
  
  /SCWM/HUREF: Handling Unit References
  /SCWM/HU: Handling Units
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for Extended Warehouse Management for more details on handling units and their management.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or EWM support team for further investigation and assistance.