How To Fix /SCWM/HUGENERAL002 - Inconsistency in HU hierarchy - Contact system administration

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/HUGENERAL -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Inconsistency in HU hierarchy - Contact system administration

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/HUGENERAL002 - Inconsistency in HU hierarchy - Contact system administration ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/HUGENERAL002 Inconsistency in HU hierarchy - Contact system administration typically indicates that there is an inconsistency in the handling unit (HU) hierarchy within the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. This can occur due to various reasons, such as data corruption, improper handling of HUs, or issues during the creation or processing of handling units.
  Causes:
  
  Data Corruption: There may be inconsistencies in the database tables related to handling units.
  Improper HU Handling: Incorrect operations performed on handling units, such as splitting or merging, can lead to inconsistencies.
  System Errors: Bugs or issues in the SAP EWM system or during data migration can cause inconsistencies.
  Manual Changes: Direct changes to the database or incorrect manual interventions can lead to discrepancies in the HU hierarchy.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check HU Hierarchy: Use transaction codes like /SCWM/HU to analyze the handling unit hierarchy and identify any inconsistencies.
  Consistency Check: Run the consistency check for handling units using the