How To Fix /SCWM/RACKTYPE048 - Please enter an external HU ID or a desired number of HUs.

/SCWM/RACKTYPE048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/RACKTYPE -

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Please enter an external HU ID or a desired number of HUs.

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/SCWM/RACKTYPE048 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/RACKTYPE048 typically occurs in the context of handling units (HUs) in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error indicates that the system requires either an external handling unit ID or a specific number of handling units to proceed with the operation you are attempting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The user did not provide an external handling unit ID or the desired number of handling units when prompted by the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to handle the specific operation you are trying to perform.
  User Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required information in the relevant fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter External HU ID: If you have an external handling unit ID, make sure to enter it in the appropriate field.
  Specify Number of HUs: If you do not have an external HU ID, specify the desired number of handling units you want to create or process.
  Check Configuration: