How To Fix /SCWM/HUGENERAL156 - Some of the HUs that are to be read could not be found or assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/HUGENERAL -

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Some of the HUs that are to be read could not be found or assigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/HUGENERAL156 - Some of the HUs that are to be read could not be found or assigned ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/HUGENERAL156 indicates that some Handling Units (HUs) that are being processed could not be found or assigned in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of Warehouse Management (WM) or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when trying to read or process HUs that are either not available in the system or are not correctly assigned to the relevant warehouse or storage location.
  Causes:
  
  HU Not Created: The Handling Unit may not have been created in the system.
  HU Deleted: The HU may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for processing.
  Incorrect HU Number: The HU number being referenced may be incorrect or mistyped.
  HU Not Assigned: The HU may not be assigned to the relevant warehouse or storage location.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the data synchronization.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the HU.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify HU Existence: Check if the HU exists in the system using transaction codes like /SCWM/HU or /SCWM/PRDI to list and verify the HUs.
  Check HU Status: Ensure that the HU is not in a status that prevents it from being processed (e.g., blocked, deleted).
  Correct HU Number: Double-check the HU number being used in the transaction to ensure it is correct.
  Recreate HU: If the HU was deleted, you may need to recreate it if possible.
  Check Assignments: Ensure that the HU is correctly assigned to the relevant warehouse and storage location.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access and process the HUs.
  Consult Logs: Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in the system to identify and resolve any data inconsistencies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP EWM/WM for handling HUs, such as /SCWM/HU, /SCWM/PRDI, and /SCWM/PRDI.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for Extended Warehouse Management to understand the handling unit processes better.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.