How To Fix /SCWM/UI_TO_CONF009 - HU &1 already exists

/SCWM/UI_TO_CONF009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/UI_TO_CONF -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: HU &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/UI_TO_CONF009 - HU &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/UI_TO_CONF009 HU &1 already exists typically occurs in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when you attempt to create or process a Handling Unit (HU) that already exists in the system. This can happen during various operations, such as creating transfer orders, packing, or during inventory management processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Handling Unit: The most common cause of this error is that the Handling Unit (HU) you are trying to create or process already exists in the system. This could be due to:
  
  An attempt to create a new HU with the same identifier as an existing one.
  A previous operation that did not complete successfully, leaving the HU in a state that is still recognized by the system.
  
  
  
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the EWM system that are causing conflicts or allowing duplicate entries.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: If there are inconsistencies in the database or if the