How To Fix /SCWM/HU_WM135 - Cannot generate HU number due to missing packaging material type.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/HU_WM -

• Message number: 135

• Message text: Cannot generate HU number due to missing packaging material type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/HU_WM135 - Cannot generate HU number due to missing packaging material type. ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/HU_WM135 Cannot generate HU number due to missing packaging material type typically occurs in the context of handling units (HUs) in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to generate a handling unit number because the required packaging material type is not defined or is missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Packaging Material Type: The packaging material type that is required for creating the handling unit is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for packaging materials may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data for the product being handled may not have the necessary packaging information.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Packaging Material Type:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to Logistics Execution > Warehouse Management > Handling Unit Management > Define Packaging Material