How To Fix /SCWM/HUGENERAL086 - The requested handling unit (&1) was deleted

/SCWM/HUGENERAL086 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/HUGENERAL -

• Message number: 086

• Message text: The requested handling unit (&1) was deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/HUGENERAL086 - The requested handling unit (&1) was deleted ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/HUGENERAL086 indicates that the requested handling unit (HU) has been deleted. This error typically occurs in the context of warehouse management processes within the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Deletion of Handling Unit: The handling unit you are trying to access has been deleted from the system. This could happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Manual deletion by a user.
  Deletion as part of a process (e.g., during inventory adjustments or after a goods movement).
  Data inconsistency or errors during processing.
  
  
  
  Incorrect HU Reference: The handling unit number you are trying to use may be incorrect or may not exist in the system.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify HU Existence: Check if the handling unit still exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like /SCWM/HU or /SCWM/PR to search for the handling unit.
  
  
  Check Deletion Logs: If you have access, check the logs or audit trails to see when and