How To Fix /SCWM/RF_DE073 - HU &1 is already created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/RF_DE -

• Message number: 073

• Message text: HU &1 is already created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/RF_DE073 - HU &1 is already created ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/RF_DE073 HU &1 is already created typically occurs in the context of handling units (HUs) in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create a handling unit (HU) that already exists in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Handling Unit Creation: The most common cause of this error is that the system is trying to create a handling unit with an identifier (HU number) that already exists in the database.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the handling unit management settings, leading to conflicts in HU creation.
  User Error: Users may inadvertently attempt to create an HU that has already been created, especially in scenarios involving manual entry or batch processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing HUs: Verify if the handling unit with the specified identifier already exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like /SCWM/HU or /SCWM/PRDI