How To Fix /SCWM/RF_DE016 - Document (delivery etc.) contains no handling units

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/RF_DE -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Document (delivery etc.) contains no handling units

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/RF_DE016 - Document (delivery etc.) contains no handling units ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/RF_DE016 Document (delivery etc.) contains no handling units typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when you are trying to process a document (like a delivery) that does not have any associated handling units (HUs). Handling units are essential in EWM as they represent the physical packaging of goods.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Handling Units Created: The document you are trying to process does not have any handling units created for it. This can happen if the delivery was created without assigning any handling units.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being processed may not support handling units.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the database.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow for handling units to be processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Handling Units: Verify if handling units have been created for the delivery or document