How To Fix /SCWM/STOCK_UPLOAD069 - HU &1 is not set for external. New number is taken from internal range

/SCWM/STOCK_UPLOAD069 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/STOCK_UPLOAD -

• Message number: 069

• Message text: HU &1 is not set for external. New number is taken from internal range

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/STOCK_UPLOAD069 - HU &1 is not set for external. New number is taken from internal range ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/STOCK_UPLOAD069 indicates that a Handling Unit (HU) is not set for external use, and as a result, a new number is being generated from the internal range. This typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and handling units in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  
  Cause:
  
  Handling Unit Configuration: The Handling Unit (HU) in question is not configured to be used externally. This could be due to settings in the system that dictate how HUs are managed and numbered.
  Number Range Settings: The number range for external HUs may not be properly defined or activated in the system.
  Data Upload Issues: If you are uploading data (e.g., via a stock upload), the system may not recognize the HU as valid for external use based on the current configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check HU Configuration:
  
  Go to the Handling Unit management settings in SAP and verify the configuration for the specific HU type. Ensure that it