How To Fix /SCWM/LT272 - HU requirement must be active for putaway behavior 'Bulk Storage'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/LT -

• Message number: 272

• Message text: HU requirement must be active for putaway behavior 'Bulk Storage'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/LT272 - HU requirement must be active for putaway behavior 'Bulk Storage' ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/LT272 HU requirement must be active for putaway behavior 'Bulk Storage' typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is an issue with handling units (HUs) during the putaway process for bulk storage.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the system requires handling unit (HU) management to be active for the specific putaway behavior you are trying to use, which in this case is "Bulk Storage." The system is configured to expect that handling units are managed for bulk storage operations, but the necessary settings or configurations are not in place.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP EWM configuration settings and verify that handling unit management is activated for the relevant storage type or storage bin where you are trying to perform the putaway.
  Navigate to the configuration path: SPRO -> EWM -> Master Data -> Handling Units