How To Fix /SCWM/HUGENERAL158 - HUs can only be packed into HUs with the same physical status

/SCWM/HUGENERAL158 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/HUGENERAL -

• Message number: 158

• Message text: HUs can only be packed into HUs with the same physical status

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/HUGENERAL158 - HUs can only be packed into HUs with the same physical status ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/HUGENERAL158 indicates that handling units (HUs) cannot be packed into other handling units that have different physical statuses. This error typically arises in the context of warehouse management and logistics processes within SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to pack handling units that have different physical statuses. Physical statuses can include conditions such as:
  
  Available: The HU is ready for use.
  Blocked: The HU is not available for packing or shipping due to some restrictions.
  In Transit: The HU is currently being moved and cannot be packed.
  
  When you try to pack HUs with differing statuses, SAP prevents this action to maintain the integrity of inventory and ensure that only compatible HUs are combined.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Physical Status: Review the physical status of the handling units you are trying to pack. Ensure that all HUs involved in the packing