How To Fix /SCWM/L3685 - Enter a source HU

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/L3 -

• Message number: 685

• Message text: Enter a source HU

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/L3685 - Enter a source HU ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/L3685 Enter a source HU typically occurs in the context of the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when a user is trying to perform an operation that requires specifying a source Handling Unit (HU), but none has been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Source Handling Unit: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a source Handling Unit (HU) when attempting to perform an action that requires it, such as picking, packing, or transferring goods.
  Incorrect Transaction: The transaction being executed may inherently require a source HU, and if the user is not in the correct context or transaction, this error can occur.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the EWM system that require a source HU for certain processes, and if these are not met, the error will be triggered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter a Source HU: The immediate solution is to ensure that you enter a