How To Fix /SCWM/GM016 - Item &1 exceeds the allowed volume for HU &2

/SCWM/GM016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/GM -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Item &1 exceeds the allowed volume for HU &2

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/SCWM/GM016 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/GM016 Item &1 exceeds the allowed volume for HU &2 typically occurs in the context of handling units (HUs) in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error indicates that the volume of the item being processed exceeds the maximum allowed volume for the specified handling unit.
  
  Cause:
  
  Volume Exceedance: The item being added to the handling unit has a total volume that exceeds the defined maximum volume for that handling unit.
  Incorrect Configuration: The handling unit's volume capacity may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Item Master Data: The volume defined for the item in the material master may be incorrect or not aligned with the handling unit's capacity.
  Handling Unit Type: The type of handling unit being used may not be suitable for the volume of the item.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Item Volume: Review the volume defined for the item in the material master. Ensure that it is accurate and