How To Fix /SCWM/GM316 - Destination Storage Location is HU managed - posting not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/GM -

• Message number: 316

• Message text: Destination Storage Location is HU managed - posting not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/GM316 - Destination Storage Location is HU managed - posting not possible ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/GM316 Destination Storage Location is HU managed - posting not possible typically occurs in the context of handling units (HUs) in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module of SAP. This error indicates that the destination storage location you are trying to post to is managed by handling units, and the system is unable to process the posting due to this management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Handling Unit Management: The destination storage location is configured to manage handling units, which means that all stock movements must be done with reference to handling units.
  Incorrect Posting: The posting you are trying to perform does not reference a handling unit, or the handling unit is not valid for the destination storage location.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the warehouse management or handling unit management that are not aligned with the intended operation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Use Handling Units: Ensure that you are using handling units for the