/SCWM/UI_PACKING061 - Empty HUs will be deleted when you save

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/UI_PACKING -

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Empty HUs will be deleted when you save

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/UI_PACKING061 - Empty HUs will be deleted when you save ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/UI_PACKING061 indicates that you are trying to save a packing operation in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system, but there are empty Handling Units (HUs) that will be deleted upon saving. This typically occurs when you attempt to pack items into HUs, but some of the HUs do not contain any items.
  Cause:
  
  Empty Handling Units: The primary cause of this error is that there are HUs in the packing process that do not contain any items. SAP EWM does not allow the saving of packing documents that include empty HUs.
  Incorrect Packing Process: The packing process may not have been executed correctly, leading to the creation of empty HUs.
  User Error: Users may inadvertently create HUs without adding any items to them.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Packing Process: Check the packing process to ensure that all HUs contain items. If you find any empty HUs, you can either delete them or add items to them before saving.
  Delete Empty HUs: If the empty HUs are not needed, you can delete them from the packing document. This can usually be done in the packing screen by selecting the empty HUs and choosing the delete option.
  Add Items: If the empty HUs are required, ensure that you add the necessary items to them before saving the packing document.
  Check Configuration: If this issue occurs frequently, it may be worth reviewing the configuration settings related to packing and handling units in your SAP EWM system to ensure they align with your business processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Handling Units (HUs): In SAP EWM, HUs are used to manage the physical packaging of goods. Each HU can contain one or more items, and they are essential for tracking inventory and managing warehouse operations.
  Packing Process: The packing process in SAP EWM involves assigning items to HUs, which can then be used for shipping or storage. Proper management of HUs is crucial for efficient warehouse operations.
  SAP Documentation: For more detailed information, refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation for SAP EWM, which provides guidelines on handling HUs and packing processes.
  
  By addressing the issue of empty HUs and ensuring that all HUs contain items before saving, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCWM/UI_PACKING061.