How To Fix /SCWM/HU_WM047 - HU cannot be posted as it does not have status "In Warehouse"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/HU_WM -

• Message number: 047

• Message text: HU cannot be posted as it does not have status "In Warehouse"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/HU_WM047 - HU cannot be posted as it does not have status "In Warehouse" ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/HU_WM047 indicates that a Handling Unit (HU) cannot be posted because it does not have the status "In Warehouse." This error typically occurs in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when trying to perform operations on a Handling Unit that is not in the correct status for the intended action.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Status: The Handling Unit may be in a status that does not allow it to be processed further. For example, it might be in a status like "In Transit," "Blocked," or "Not in Warehouse."
  HU Creation Issues: The HU may not have been properly created or moved into the warehouse.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the processing of HUs based on their status.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check HU Status: Verify the current status of the Handling Unit using transaction codes like /SCWM/HU or /SCWM/HU_DISPLAY. Ensure that the HU is indeed in the "In Warehouse"