How To Fix /SCWM/HUFUNCTIONS072 - Handling unit for unpacking was not specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/HUFUNCTIONS -

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Handling unit for unpacking was not specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/HUFUNCTIONS072 - Handling unit for unpacking was not specified ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/HUFUNCTIONS072 indicates that a handling unit (HU) for unpacking was not specified in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of warehouse management processes, particularly when dealing with handling units in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Handling Unit: The system expects a handling unit to be specified for the unpacking process, but none has been provided.
  Incorrect Process Flow: The process flow may not have been followed correctly, leading to a situation where the system cannot identify which handling unit to unpack.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the EWM that are not set up correctly, leading to the inability to identify handling units.
  User Input Error: The user may have forgotten to enter the handling unit or may have entered it incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Specify a Handling Unit: Ensure that you