How To Fix /SCWM/HUGENERAL146 - The handling unit does not contain any items

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/HUGENERAL -

• Message number: 146

• Message text: The handling unit does not contain any items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/HUGENERAL146 - The handling unit does not contain any items ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/HUGENERAL146 indicates that the handling unit (HU) you are trying to work with does not contain any items. This error typically occurs in the context of warehouse management processes in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  
  Cause:
  
  Empty Handling Unit: The handling unit you are trying to process is indeed empty and does not have any associated items.
  Incorrect HU Number: You may have entered an incorrect handling unit number that does not exist or is not properly populated.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be a delay or issue in data synchronization between different systems or modules, leading to the handling unit appearing empty.
  Incorrect Process Flow: The process you are trying to execute may not be valid for an empty handling unit.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Handling Unit: Verify that the handling unit you are working with is supposed to contain items. You can do this by checking the HU in the system to