How To Fix /SCWM/UI_PACKING051 - There are open HU WTs; Repacking only possible via WT

/SCWM/UI_PACKING051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/UI_PACKING -

• Message number: 051

• Message text: There are open HU WTs; Repacking only possible via WT

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/SCWM/UI_PACKING051 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/UI_PACKING051 indicates that there are open Handling Unit (HU) Warehouse Tasks (WTs) that prevent the repacking of handling units. This error typically occurs in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when you attempt to repack a handling unit that is currently involved in an open warehouse task.
  
  Cause:
  
  Open Warehouse Tasks: The primary cause of this error is that there are existing open warehouse tasks associated with the handling unit you are trying to repack. These tasks could be for picking, putaway, or other warehouse operations that have not yet been completed.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to restrict repacking operations when there are open tasks to ensure data integrity and proper inventory management.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Open Warehouse Tasks:
  
  Use transaction codes like /SCWM/WT or /SCWM/HU to check for any open warehouse tasks associated with the handling unit in question.
  Identify the