How To Fix /SCWM/HUGENERAL176 - Serial numbers could not be assigned to the handling unit

/SCWM/HUGENERAL176 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/HUGENERAL -

• Message number: 176

• Message text: Serial numbers could not be assigned to the handling unit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/HUGENERAL176 - Serial numbers could not be assigned to the handling unit ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/HUGENERAL176 indicates that serial numbers could not be assigned to a handling unit (HU) in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically arises during the process of creating or managing handling units that require serial number tracking.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Serial Number Profile: The handling unit may not have a valid serial number profile assigned, or the profile may not be configured correctly.
  Serial Number Not Available: The serial numbers that are supposed to be assigned to the handling unit may not be available in the system or may have already been assigned to another handling unit.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for serial number management in the warehouse may not be set up correctly.
  Status of Serial Numbers: The serial numbers may be in a status that does not allow them to be assigned (e.g., blocked, inactive).
  Quantity Mismatch: The quantity of items in the handling unit may not match