How To Fix /SCWM/MFS173 - ***** Start FM /SCWM/MFSACT_SP for HU &1 (&2) *****

/SCWM/MFS173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/MFS -

• Message number: 173

• Message text: ***** Start FM /SCWM/MFSACT_SP for HU &1 (&2) *****

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/SCWM/MFS173 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/MFS173 ***** Start FM /SCWM/MFSACT_SP for HU &1 (&2) ***** typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system, particularly when dealing with Handling Units (HUs) and the integration with the Material Flow System (MFS).
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that there is an issue with the processing of a Handling Unit (HU) in the MFS. The specific reasons for this error can vary, but common causes include:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the MFS or the handling unit might not be set up correctly.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the handling unit, such as missing information or incorrect status.
  System Issues: There could be issues with the system itself, such as a failure in the function module that is supposed to process the handling unit.
  Lock Issues: The handling unit might be locked by another process, preventing the function