How To Fix /SCWM/MFS406 - BAdI for checking HU-Identification &1 is called

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/MFS -

• Message number: 406

• Message text: BAdI for checking HU-Identification &1 is called

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/MFS406 - BAdI for checking HU-Identification &1 is called ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/MFS406 indicates that a Business Add-In (BAdI) for checking Handling Unit (HU) identification has been triggered. This message typically arises in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system, particularly when dealing with Handling Units in the Material Flow System (MFS).
  Cause:
  The error message /SCWM/MFS406 is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  BAdI Implementation: The BAdI for checking HU identification has been implemented but is not functioning correctly. This could be due to missing logic in the implementation or incorrect configuration.
  
  
  Handling Unit Issues: The Handling Unit (HU) being processed may not exist, may be in an incorrect status, or may not meet the criteria defined in the BAdI implementation.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the MFS or EWM settings that affect how HUs are processed.
  
  
  Data Integrity: There could be data integrity issues, such as missing or incorrect data related to the HU in the database.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check BAdI Implementation:
  
  Go to transaction SE18 or SE19 to check the implementation of the BAdI /SCWM/MFS_HU_CHECK.
  Ensure that the logic implemented in the BAdI is correct and that it properly handles the HU identification checks.
  
  
  
  Verify Handling Unit:
  
  Use transaction HU02 to check the status and details of the HU that is causing the error.
  Ensure that the HU exists and is in a valid state for processing.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for MFS and EWM to ensure that they are set up correctly for handling HUs.
  Look for any specific settings related to HU processing that may need adjustment.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to ensure that there are no discrepancies in the database related to HUs.
  You can use transaction SLG1 to check for any application logs that might provide more context on the error.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If necessary, you can debug the BAdI implementation to see what specific conditions are causing the error to be raised.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the BAdI and the error message for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BAdI Documentation: Check the SAP Help Portal for documentation on the BAdI /SCWM/MFS_HU_CHECK for detailed information on its purpose and usage.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues or provide patches related to this error.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.