How To Fix /SCWM/HUGENERAL120 - You cannot change deleted handling units. Contact sytem administrator

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/HUGENERAL -

• Message number: 120

• Message text: You cannot change deleted handling units. Contact sytem administrator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/HUGENERAL120 - You cannot change deleted handling units. Contact sytem administrator ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/HUGENERAL120 indicates that you are trying to change a handling unit (HU) that has been marked as deleted in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when you attempt to perform operations on handling units that are no longer active or valid.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Handling Unit: The handling unit you are trying to modify has been deleted in the system. This could happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The handling unit was intentionally deleted by a user.
  The handling unit was automatically deleted as part of a process (e.g., during inventory adjustments or after a goods issue).
  The handling unit was marked for deletion due to a business process that requires it to be inactive.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Handling Unit Status: Verify the status of the handling unit in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like /SCWM/HU or /SCWM/PR to view handling units and their statuses.
  
  
  Avoid Modifying Deleted HUs: If the handling unit is indeed marked as deleted, you will not be able to change it. Instead, you should:
  
  Use a different handling unit that is active.
  If you need to perform operations related to the deleted handling unit, consider restoring it if your business process allows for it (this may require custom development or specific configurations).
  
  
  
  Contact System Administrator: If you believe that the handling unit should not have been deleted or if you need further assistance, contact your system administrator. They can:
  
  Check the system logs to understand why the handling unit was deleted.
  Provide insights into whether the deletion was part of a larger process or if it was an error.
  Help you with any necessary configurations or adjustments in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Handling Units in EWM: Understanding how handling units work in SAP EWM is crucial. Handling units are used to manage and track inventory in the warehouse, and they can be created, modified, and deleted based on various warehouse processes.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform actions on handling units. Sometimes, restrictions may be in place that prevent certain operations.
  SAP Notes and Documentation: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to handling units and the specific error message. SAP's official documentation can also provide insights into handling units and their management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and understand the implications of working with handling units in SAP EWM.