How To Fix /SCWM/HU_WM072 - Packaging material &1 has no HU type and cannot be used in warehouse

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/HU_WM -

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Packaging material &1 has no HU type and cannot be used in warehouse

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/HU_WM072 - Packaging material &1 has no HU type and cannot be used in warehouse ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/HU_WM072 indicates that the packaging material specified (denoted by &1) does not have an associated Handling Unit (HU) type, which prevents it from being used in the warehouse management processes. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when trying to create or manage handling units that involve packaging materials.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing HU Type Assignment: The packaging material has not been assigned a Handling Unit type in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for handling units or packaging materials may not be correctly set up in the system.
  Material Master Data: The material master data for the packaging material may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Packaging Material Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to Logistics Execution > Extended Warehouse Management > Handling Unit Management > Define Handling Unit Types.
  Ensure