How To Fix /SCWM/HUGENERAL157 - Input parameters are initial. Cannot read any HUs

/SCWM/HUGENERAL157 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/HUGENERAL -

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Input parameters are initial. Cannot read any HUs

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/HUGENERAL157 - Input parameters are initial. Cannot read any HUs ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/HUGENERAL157 Input parameters are initial. Cannot read any HUs typically occurs in the context of handling units (HUs) in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to read any handling units because the input parameters provided are either missing or not properly defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Input Parameters: The error usually arises when the function or transaction that is trying to read handling units does not receive the necessary input parameters. This could be due to:
  
  The user did not enter any handling unit numbers.
  The input fields are left blank or are not filled out correctly.
  The parameters required for the function are not being passed correctly from the calling program or transaction.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of handling units in the system, which could lead to the inability to read them.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have