How To Fix /SCWM/HUFUNCTIONS142 - Object "HU with stock" is only possible for HUs with stock

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/HUFUNCTIONS -

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Object "HU with stock" is only possible for HUs with stock

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/HUFUNCTIONS142 - Object "HU with stock" is only possible for HUs with stock ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/HUFUNCTIONS142 indicates that an operation you are trying to perform on a Handling Unit (HU) is not valid because the HU does not contain any stock. This error typically occurs in the context of Warehouse Management (WM) or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when you attempt to perform actions that require the HU to have stock, such as transferring, picking, or performing inventory counts.
  
  Cause:
  
  Empty Handling Unit: The most common cause of this error is that the Handling Unit you are trying to work with is empty, meaning it does not contain any stock.
  Incorrect HU Selection: You may have selected the wrong HU that does not have any stock associated with it.
  Stock Removal: The stock may have been removed from the HU after it was created, leaving it empty.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the system that affect how HUs are managed or how stock is