How To Fix /SCWM/MONITOR046 - You can't perform this action for HU &1 because it isn't active.

/SCWM/MONITOR046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/MONITOR -

• Message number: 046

• Message text: You can't perform this action for HU &1 because it isn't active.

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

/SCWM/MONITOR046 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/MONITOR046 indicates that you are trying to perform an action on a Handling Unit (HU) that is not in an active state. This can occur in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when the system is unable to process the requested operation due to the current status of the Handling Unit.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Inactive Handling Unit: The Handling Unit you are trying to work with is not active. This could be because it has been deactivated, is in a status that does not allow the action you are trying to perform, or it has been completed or canceled.
  Status Issues: The HU may be in a status that restricts certain operations, such as being in a "Blocked" or "Completed" state.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the system that prevent actions on certain HUs based