How To Fix /SCWM/WHO081 - Size of WO in putaway restricted to one HU WT (in rule DEF)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WHO -

• Message number: 081

• Message text: Size of WO in putaway restricted to one HU WT (in rule DEF)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/WHO081 - Size of WO in putaway restricted to one HU WT (in rule DEF) ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/WHO081 Size of WO in putaway restricted to one HU WT (in rule DEF) typically occurs in the context of warehouse management within the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error indicates that the system is trying to process a work order (WO) for putaway that exceeds the allowed size for handling units (HUs) based on the defined putaway strategy or rules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Putaway Strategy Configuration: The putaway strategy may be configured to restrict the size of work orders to a single handling unit (HU) for certain conditions. This is often done to ensure that items are stored in a specific manner or to optimize space utilization.
  Handling Unit (HU) Size: The size of the handling unit being processed may exceed the maximum allowed size defined in the putaway rule.
  Warehouse Process Type: The process type associated with the putaway may have restrictions that limit the size of the