How To Fix /STTPEC/WHS_MOB018 - Handling Unit is not provided.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STTPEC/WHS_MOB -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Handling Unit is not provided.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STTPEC/WHS_MOB018 - Handling Unit is not provided. ?

  The SAP error message /STTPEC/WHS_MOB018 Handling Unit is not provided typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and mobile data entry in SAP. This error indicates that a handling unit (HU) is required for the operation you are trying to perform, but it has not been provided or is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Handling Unit: The operation you are trying to perform (e.g., goods receipt, goods issue, transfer posting) requires a handling unit, but none has been specified.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be configured in a way that requires handling units for certain transactions, but the handling unit is not being generated or assigned correctly.
  User Input Error: The user may have forgotten to enter the handling unit or may have entered it incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Provide a Handling Unit: Ensure that you enter a valid handling unit when prompted. If you are performing a transaction that requires a handling unit, make sure to specify it.
  Check Handling Unit Creation: If you expect a handling unit to be generated automatically (e.g., during goods receipt), check the configuration and ensure that the handling unit is being created correctly.
  Review Transaction Settings: Verify the settings in the relevant transaction to ensure that handling units are required and that the system is set up to handle them appropriately.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling units in your version of SAP.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert to investigate further.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Handling Units in SAP: Handling units are used in warehouse management to manage and track inventory. They can represent pallets, boxes, or any other packaging unit that contains goods.
  Warehouse Management (WM): Understanding the warehouse management module in SAP can help in troubleshooting issues related to handling units.
  Mobile Data Entry: If you are using a mobile device for data entry, ensure that the device is configured correctly and that the necessary data is being transmitted to the SAP system.
  
  By addressing the above points, you should be able to resolve the error message and continue with your warehouse operations.