How To Fix /SCWM/HUGENERAL178 - Difference between HU quantity &1 and number of serial numbers &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/HUGENERAL -

• Message number: 178

• Message text: Difference between HU quantity &1 and number of serial numbers &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/HUGENERAL178 - Difference between HU quantity &1 and number of serial numbers &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/HUGENERAL178 indicates a discrepancy between the Handling Unit (HU) quantity and the number of serial numbers associated with that HU. This error typically arises in the context of warehouse management and handling units in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Quantity: The quantity of items in the Handling Unit does not match the number of serial numbers that have been assigned to it. For example, if you have a Handling Unit that contains 10 items, but only 8 serial numbers have been assigned, this error will occur.
  Incorrect Serial Number Assignment: Serial numbers may have been incorrectly assigned or not assigned at all during the packing or goods receipt process.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the creation or handling of the Handling Unit can lead to discrepancies.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the business processes, leading