How To Fix V6548 - Handling unit & not deleted since content still exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V6 - Interface to External Transportation Systems

• Message number: 548

• Message text: Handling unit & not deleted since content still exists

What causes this issue?

An attempt was made to delete handling unit <(>&<)>V1&. This attempt
was not successful since the HU still has contents.

System Response

The handling unit is not deleted.

How to fix this error?

Empty the HU manually in shipment processing, then process it, and
repack the contents if necessary.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V6548 - Handling unit & not deleted since content still exists ?

  The SAP error message V6548 indicates that a handling unit (HU) cannot be deleted because it still contains stock or items. This is a common issue in SAP's Warehouse Management (WM) or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) modules when trying to delete a handling unit that is not empty.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to delete a handling unit that still has stock or items associated with it. The system prevents the deletion to maintain data integrity and ensure that stock levels are accurately reflected.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the handling unit is empty before attempting to delete it. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Contents of the Handling Unit:
  
  Use transaction code HU02 (Display Handling Unit) or HU03 (Display Handling Unit with Stock) to view the contents of the handling unit.
  Confirm that there are items or stock present in the handling unit.
  
  
  
  Remove Stock from the Handling Unit:
  
  If there are items in the handling unit, you need to either:
  
  Move the stock to another handling unit.
  Post the stock to unrestricted stock or another stock type.
  
  
  You can use transaction code HU01 (Create Handling Unit) or LT03 (Transfer Order) to manage stock movements.
  
  
  
  Delete the Handling Unit:
  
  Once the handling unit is empty, you can attempt to delete it again using the appropriate transaction (e.g., HU02 or HU03).
  
  
  
  Check for Open Deliveries or Documents:
  
  Ensure that there are no open deliveries or documents that reference the handling unit. If there are, you may need to process or close those documents first.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  HU02: Display Handling Unit
  HU03: Display Handling Unit with Stock
  HU01: Create Handling Unit
  LT03: Transfer Order
  VL02N: Change Outbound Delivery
  VL03N: Display Outbound Delivery
  
  
  
  Handling Units in SAP:
  
  Handling units are used in SAP to manage and track stock at a more granular level, often used in logistics and warehouse management scenarios.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on handling units and stock management processes.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the V6548 error and successfully delete the handling unit.