How To Fix /SCWM/UI_PACKING162 - HU &1 is a planned HU; you can only change it in the delivery screen

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/UI_PACKING -

• Message number: 162

• Message text: HU &1 is a planned HU; you can only change it in the delivery screen

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/UI_PACKING162 - HU &1 is a planned HU; you can only change it in the delivery screen ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/UI_PACKING162 indicates that you are trying to make changes to a Handling Unit (HU) that is classified as a "planned HU." This means that the HU is associated with a delivery or a planned process, and modifications to it can only be performed in the delivery screen rather than in the packing screen.
  Cause:
  
  Planned Handling Unit: The HU you are trying to modify is linked to a delivery that is still in a planned state. This typically occurs when the HU is created as part of a delivery process but has not yet been fully processed or confirmed.
  Incorrect Screen: You are attempting to make changes to the HU in a screen that does not allow modifications for planned HUs.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Access the Delivery Screen: To make changes to the planned HU, navigate to the delivery screen where the HU is associated. You can do this by:
  
  Going to the Outbound Delivery transaction (e.g., VL02N for changing deliveries).
  Enter the delivery number associated with the HU.
  Make the necessary changes to the HU from there.
  
  
  
  Confirm the HU: If the HU needs to be confirmed or processed further, ensure that you follow the correct steps to confirm the delivery or the packing process.
  
  
  Check HU Status: If you need to check the status of the HU, you can use transaction codes like /SCWM/HU to view the details of the Handling Unit and its current status.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Handling Units (HUs): In SAP, HUs are used to manage and track physical items during logistics processes. They can be created, modified, and confirmed in various screens depending on their status.
  Delivery Process: Understanding the delivery process in SAP EWM (Extended Warehouse Management) is crucial, as it dictates how HUs are managed and what actions can be performed on them.
  SAP Documentation: For more detailed information, refer to the SAP Help Portal or specific documentation related to SAP EWM and Handling Units.
  
  If you continue to face issues or if the HU should not be in a planned state, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or check for any configuration settings that might be affecting the HU's status.