How To Fix /SCWM/HUGENERAL165 - HU &1 is too wide

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/HUGENERAL -

• Message number: 165

• Message text: HU &1 is too wide

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/HUGENERAL165 - HU &1 is too wide ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/HUGENERAL165 HU &1 is too wide typically occurs in the context of handling units (HUs) in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error indicates that the handling unit (HU) you are trying to process is wider than the allowed dimensions for the storage location or the packaging specification.
  
  Cause:
  
  Dimension Mismatch: The dimensions of the handling unit exceed the maximum allowed width for the storage bin or location where you are trying to place the HU.
  Packaging Specification: The packaging specification for the handling unit may not be correctly defined, leading to discrepancies in the expected dimensions.
  Storage Bin Configuration: The storage bin may have restrictions on the dimensions of the HUs that can be stored in it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check HU Dimensions: Verify the dimensions of the handling unit in question. Ensure that the width of the HU does not exceed the maximum allowed width for the storage location.
  Review Packaging