How To Fix /SCWM/HUFUNCTIONS158 - Changing HUs to HU stor.loc.only possible if head.stor.loc. is HU-managed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/HUFUNCTIONS -

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Changing HUs to HU stor.loc.only possible if head.stor.loc. is HU-managed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/HUFUNCTIONS158 - Changing HUs to HU stor.loc.only possible if head.stor.loc. is HU-managed ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/HUFUNCTIONS158 indicates that you are trying to change handling units (HUs) to a handling unit storage location, but the head storage location is not managed as a handling unit storage location. This typically occurs in the context of Warehouse Management (WM) or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Storage Location Configuration: The storage location you are trying to change the handling units to is not configured to manage handling units. In SAP, handling unit management requires specific settings in the storage location to allow for the handling of HUs.
  Incorrect HU Management Settings: The head storage location (the location from which you are trying to move the HUs) is not set up to manage HUs, which is a prerequisite for performing certain operations involving HUs.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Storage Location Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the storage location in SAP.
  Ensure that the storage location is set up to manage handling units. This can typically be done in the customizing settings under Logistics Execution or Warehouse Management.
  
  
  
  Change Storage Location:
  
  If the current storage location cannot be changed to HU-managed, consider using a different storage location that is already configured to manage handling units.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master data and handling unit master data are correctly set up to reflect the handling unit management requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to handling unit management and storage location configuration for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through configuration changes, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Handling Unit Management: This is a feature in SAP that allows for the management of physical units of goods, which can be tracked and managed throughout the supply chain.
  Storage Location Configuration: In SAP, storage locations must be configured to handle specific types of inventory management, including whether they manage handling units.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO for configuration, HU02 for handling unit management, and LX02 for warehouse management.
  
  By ensuring that the storage location is properly configured for handling unit management, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your operations.