How To Fix /SCWM/UI_TO_CONF027 - Exception code for HU differences (BUn) must contain difference ind. type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/UI_TO_CONF -

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Exception code for HU differences (BUn) must contain difference ind. type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/UI_TO_CONF027 - Exception code for HU differences (BUn) must contain difference ind. type ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/UI_TO_CONF027 indicates that there is an issue related to handling unit (HU) differences in the context of a transfer order (TO) in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. Specifically, the error states that the exception code for handling unit differences (BUn) must contain a difference indicator type.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when there is a discrepancy between the expected handling units and the actual handling units during a transfer order process. The system requires a difference indicator type to classify the nature of the discrepancy, but it is either missing or not properly defined in the system.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Missing Difference Indicator: The difference indicator type is not specified in the transfer order or handling unit.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration for handling unit management may not be set up correctly, leading to missing or incorrect settings for difference indicators.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the creation or processing