How To Fix /SCWM/TW_WT040 - Transit HU &1 cannot be moved to storage type &2 as HUs are not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/TW_WT -

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Transit HU &1 cannot be moved to storage type &2 as HUs are not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/TW_WT040 - Transit HU &1 cannot be moved to storage type &2 as HUs are not allowed ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/TW_WT040 indicates that a Transit Handling Unit (HU) cannot be moved to a specific storage type because HUs are not allowed in that storage type. This error typically occurs in the context of warehouse management processes within SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  
  Cause:
  
  Storage Type Configuration: The storage type you are trying to move the Transit HU to is configured not to allow handling units. This could be due to the settings in the warehouse management configuration.
  Handling Unit Management Settings: The handling unit management settings for the specific storage type may not permit the storage of HUs.
  Warehouse Process Type: The warehouse process type associated with the movement may not support handling units.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Storage Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the storage type in SAP EWM.
  Ensure that the storage type is configured to allow handling units. This can be done by checking the settings in the Customizing transaction