How To Fix /SCWM/HUFUNCTIONS185 - Plant of HU item does not match delivery item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/HUFUNCTIONS -

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Plant of HU item does not match delivery item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/HUFUNCTIONS185 - Plant of HU item does not match delivery item ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/HUFUNCTIONS185 indicates that there is a mismatch between the plant associated with a Handling Unit (HU) item and the plant associated with the delivery item. This error typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and logistics processes within SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  Cause:
  
  Plant Mismatch: The plant defined for the Handling Unit does not match the plant defined for the delivery item. This can happen if the HU was created or modified in a different plant context.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that lead to incorrect plant assignments.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors during the creation of the HU or delivery can lead to mismatches.
  Transfer of HUs: If HUs are transferred between different plants, the plant information may not be updated correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Plant Assignments:
  
  Verify the plant assigned to the Handling Unit and the delivery item. Ensure that both are set to the same plant.
  You can check this in the HU details and the delivery item details in the SAP GUI.
  
  
  
  Correct the HU or Delivery:
  
  If the HU is incorrect, you may need to create a new HU with the correct plant assignment.
  If the delivery item is incorrect, you may need to adjust the delivery to reflect the correct plant.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Handling Unit:
  
  If the HU is not linked to the correct delivery or plant, consider deleting the HU and recreating it with the correct parameters.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in SAP EWM to ensure that the plant assignments are set up correctly.
  Ensure that the relevant settings in the warehouse management and logistics execution areas are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific steps related to handling units and delivery processing.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like /SCWM/HU to manage handling units or /SCWM/DELIVERY to manage deliveries.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to create or modify HUs and deliveries in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the handling units and delivery items are correctly aligned in terms of plant assignments.