How To Fix /SCWM/UI_PACKING053 - Enter a source HU

/SCWM/UI_PACKING053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/UI_PACKING -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Enter a source HU

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/SCWM/UI_PACKING053 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/UI_PACKING053 Enter a source HU typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when you are trying to perform packing operations without specifying a source Handling Unit (HU). This error indicates that the system requires you to enter a source HU before proceeding with the packing process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Source HU: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected or entered a source Handling Unit (HU) that they want to pack.
  Incorrect Process Flow: The process flow may not have been followed correctly, leading to the system not recognizing any source HU.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required information or may have entered it incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Enter a Source HU:
  
  When prompted with the error message, check the input fields and ensure that you have selected or entered a