How To Fix /SCWM/RETURNS008 - There are no handling units at the current intermediate destination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/RETURNS -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: There are no handling units at the current intermediate destination

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/RETURNS008 - There are no handling units at the current intermediate destination ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/RETURNS008 indicates that there are no handling units (HUs) available at the specified intermediate destination in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to process a return or perform an operation that requires handling units, but the system cannot find any HUs at the designated location.
  Causes:
  
  No Handling Units Created: There may not be any handling units created for the items you are trying to process.
  Incorrect Intermediate Destination: The intermediate destination specified may not be correct or may not have any HUs assigned to it.
  HUs Already Processed: The handling units may have already been processed or moved to another location.
  Stock Removal: The stock may have been removed from the intermediate destination, leaving no HUs available.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the EWM system that prevent the correct identification of HUs.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Handling Units: Verify if there are any handling units created for the items in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in EWM to view the handling units.
  Verify Intermediate Destination: Ensure that the intermediate destination you are using is correct and that it is supposed to have handling units.
  Check Stock Levels: Look at the stock levels in the intermediate destination to confirm whether HUs are present or if they have been moved or processed.
  Recreate Handling Units: If no handling units exist, you may need to create them again for the items you are trying to process.
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, review the EWM configuration settings related to handling units and intermediate destinations to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Consult Logs: Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in EWM, such as /SCWM/HU for handling unit management.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help guides for Extended Warehouse Management to understand handling unit processes better.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, providing them with the error message and context of the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.