How To Fix /SCWM/HUGENERAL152 - Handling unit does not exist

/SCWM/HUGENERAL152 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/HUGENERAL -

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Handling unit does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/HUGENERAL152 - Handling unit does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/HUGENERAL152 Handling unit does not exist typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when a user attempts to perform an operation on a handling unit (HU) that the system cannot find. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Handling Unit Number: The handling unit number entered may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Deleted Handling Unit: The handling unit may have been deleted or not created properly in the system.
  HU Not Created: The handling unit may not have been created for the relevant stock or material.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between different systems (e.g., between EWM and SAP ERP).
  HU Status: The handling unit may be in a status that does not allow it to be processed (e.g., blocked or inactive).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access