How To Fix /SCWM/UI_PACKING052 - Enter either a source HU or a bin

/SCWM/UI_PACKING052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/UI_PACKING -

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Enter either a source HU or a bin

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/SCWM/UI_PACKING052 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/UI_PACKING052 indicates that the system requires either a source Handling Unit (HU) or a bin to proceed with the packing process in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically occurs when you are trying to pack items but have not specified the necessary information for the system to identify the source of the items being packed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Source HU: You may not have selected a Handling Unit from which to pack items.
  Missing Bin: You may not have specified a storage bin from which to pick the items for packing.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the EWM settings that prevent the system from recognizing the source HU or bin.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required information in the packing screen.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select a Source HU: Ensure that you have selected a valid Handling Unit that contains the items you want to pack.