How To Fix /SCWM/L3087 - Unable to determine handling unit type

/SCWM/L3087 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/L3 -

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Unable to determine handling unit type

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/SCWM/L3087 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/L3087 Unable to determine handling unit type typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when the system is unable to identify the type of handling unit (HU) that is being processed. This can happen during various operations, such as creating, managing, or processing handling units.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The handling unit type may not be configured in the system. This can happen if the necessary settings for handling unit types are not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master or handling unit master data may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to determine the handling unit type.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to handling units, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the handling unit type information.
  System Bugs or Issues: Occasionally,