How To Fix /SCWM/HUFUNCTIONS038 - Material item was not uniquely specified

/SCWM/HUFUNCTIONS038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/HUFUNCTIONS -

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Material item was not uniquely specified

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/SCWM/HUFUNCTIONS038 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/HUFUNCTIONS038 indicates that the system is unable to uniquely identify a material item in the context of handling units (HUs) in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This typically occurs when there are multiple items or materials that match the criteria provided, leading to ambiguity.
  Causes:
  
  Duplicate Material Numbers: There may be multiple entries for the same material number in the system, which can happen if materials are not properly maintained or if there are duplicate records.
  Incomplete Data: The data provided for the material item may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to the system's inability to identify the item uniquely.
  Multiple Batch Management: If batch management is enabled, and multiple batches exist for the same material, the system may not be able to determine which batch to use.
  Handling Unit Configuration: The configuration of handling units may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in identifying the material.
  
  Solutions:
  
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