How To Fix /SCWM/CORE071 - HU &1 skipped; it is contained in a HU container

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/CORE -

• Message number: 071

• Message text: HU &1 skipped; it is contained in a HU container

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/CORE071 - HU &1 skipped; it is contained in a HU container ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/CORE071 HU &1 skipped; it is contained in a HU container typically occurs in the context of handling units (HUs) within the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This message indicates that the handling unit (HU) you are trying to process is part of another handling unit (i.e., it is nested within a parent HU). As a result, the system prevents you from performing certain operations on the nested HU.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by attempting to process or manipulate a handling unit that is already contained within another handling unit. This situation can arise in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Trying to pick, pack, or move a nested HU without first handling the parent HU.
  Attempting to perform inventory counts or adjustments on a nested HU directly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Parent HU: Determine which handling unit contains the HU you are trying