How To Fix /SPE/ID_HANDLING204 - Deletion of already posted HUs (&2) in &1 is not allowed

/SPE/ID_HANDLING204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SPE/ID_HANDLING -

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Deletion of already posted HUs (&2) in &1 is not allowed

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/SPE/ID_HANDLING204 - Details

• The SAP error message /SPE/ID_HANDLING204 indicates that there is an attempt to delete Handling Units (HUs) that have already been posted in the system. This error typically arises in the context of warehouse management or logistics processes where handling units are used to manage inventory.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The Handling Units (HUs) you are trying to delete have already been posted in the system, meaning they are linked to transactions that have been completed (e.g., goods movements, deliveries, etc.).
  The system has integrity checks in place to prevent the deletion of HUs that are still in use or have been processed, to maintain data consistency.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check HU Status: Verify the status of the Handling Units you are trying to delete. If they are linked to any transactions, you will need to address those transactions first.
  
  
  Unlink or Reverse Transactions: If possible, reverse or unlink any transactions associated