How To Fix /SCWM/PI_APPL061 - HU status was entered although HU &1 is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PI_APPL -

• Message number: 061

• Message text: HU status was entered although HU &1 is empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PI_APPL061 - HU status was entered although HU &1 is empty ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PI_APPL061 indicates that a Handling Unit (HU) status was entered for an empty Handling Unit. This typically occurs in the context of warehouse management processes within SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect HU Status Update: The system is trying to update the status of a Handling Unit that does not contain any items. This could happen if the HU was not properly filled or if items were removed from the HU before the status update.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that do not allow for status updates on empty HUs.
  User Error: Users may inadvertently attempt to change the status of an HU without ensuring that it contains items.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check HU Contents: Verify if the Handling Unit in question is indeed empty. You can do this by checking the HU