How To Fix /SCWM/HUFUNCTIONS284 - Goods movements for deliveries cannot be reversed via the handling unit

/SCWM/HUFUNCTIONS284 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/HUFUNCTIONS -

• Message number: 284

• Message text: Goods movements for deliveries cannot be reversed via the handling unit

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/SCWM/HUFUNCTIONS284 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/HUFUNCTIONS284 indicates that goods movements for deliveries cannot be reversed via the handling unit (HU). This error typically arises in the context of warehouse management and handling unit management in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  
  Cause:
  
  Delivery Status: The delivery may be in a status that does not allow for reversal. For example, if the delivery has already been fully processed or confirmed, reversing the goods movement may not be permitted.
  Handling Unit Status: The handling unit may be in a status that prevents reversal, such as being locked or already being part of another process.
  Movement Type Restrictions: Certain movement types may not allow for reversal through handling units.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the reversal of goods movements for deliveries via handling units.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Delivery Status: Verify the status of the delivery in question. If it is fully processed, you may need to