/SCWM/HU_WM140 - Cannot generate HU number for packaging material type &1 in warehouse &2.

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/HU_WM -

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Cannot generate HU number for packaging material type &1 in warehouse &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/HU_WM140 - Cannot generate HU number for packaging material type &1 in warehouse &2. ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/HU_WM140 indicates that the system is unable to generate a Handling Unit (HU) number for a specific packaging material type in a designated warehouse. This error can occur in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when there are issues related to the configuration or data setup for handling units.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The packaging material type may not be properly configured in the system. This includes settings related to handling unit management.
  HU Number Range Issues: The number range for handling units may not be defined or may be exhausted.
  Warehouse Settings: The warehouse settings may not allow for the creation of handling units for the specified packaging material type.
  Material Master Data: The material master data for the packaging material type may be incomplete or incorrect.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create handling units in the specified warehouse.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the packaging material type is correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the handling unit type and ensuring it is assigned to the correct warehouse.
  Ensure that the handling unit management settings are properly set up in the warehouse configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Number Ranges:
  
  Check the number range settings for handling units. Ensure that a valid number range is assigned and that it is not exhausted.
  You can do this by navigating to the transaction code SNRO and checking the number range object for handling units.
  
  
  
  Validate Warehouse Settings:
  
  Review the warehouse settings to ensure that handling units can be created for the specified packaging material type.
  Check if there are any restrictions or settings that might prevent the creation of handling units.
  
  
  
  Inspect Material Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master data for the packaging material type is complete and correctly maintained.
  Check the relevant views in the material master to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create handling units in the specified warehouse.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the user roles are correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SNRO - Number Range Maintenance
  SPRO - Customizing Implementation Guide (for configuration)
  MM03 - Display Material Master (to check material data)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Extended Warehouse Management for detailed information on handling units and packaging material types.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message /SCWM/HU_WM140.