How To Fix VHUAP209 - GR posting only for HUs with the status "planned" or "realized"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VHUAP - Messages for Packing Transaction Applications (FGrp VHUDIAL)

• Message number: 209

• Message text: GR posting only for HUs with the status "planned" or "realized"

What causes this issue?

You want to execute the goods receipt posting for handling units.
However, only HUs with the status <LS>planned</> or <LS>executed </> can
be goods-receipt-posted.

System Response

Highlighted HUs with a different status to <LS>planned </>or
<LS>executed </>are ignored.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHUAP209 - GR posting only for HUs with the status "planned" or "realized" ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VHUAP209: GR posting only for HUs with the status "planned" or "realized":
  
  Error Message
  VHUAP209: GR posting only for HUs with the status "planned" or "realized"
  
  Cause
  This error occurs during a Goods Receipt (GR) posting for Handling Units (HUs) in SAP Warehouse Management or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM). The system checks the status of the Handling Unit involved in the GR process.
  
  The HU you are trying to post a Goods Receipt for does not have the status "planned" or "realized"**.**
  Only HUs with these statuses are allowed for GR posting because:
  
  "Planned" status means the HU is expected and prepared for the process.
  "Realized" status means the HU has been confirmed and is ready for posting.
  
  
  If the HU is in any other status (e.g., "created", "blocked", "closed", or any custom status), the system blocks the GR posting to maintain data consistency and process integrity.
  
  
  When does this happen?
  
  During inbound processing when posting goods receipt for Handling Units.
  When the HU status is not updated correctly or the HU is not prepared for GR.
  Possibly due to incorrect process flow or missing steps in the warehouse process.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the HU status:
  
  Use transaction codes like HU03 or relevant EWM transactions to display the HU and verify its status.
  
  
  
  Update or correct the HU status:
  
  If the HU is not in "planned" or "realized" status, you need to bring it to one of these statuses.
  This might involve:
  
  Completing previous warehouse steps.
  Re-planning or re-creating the HU.
  Correcting the process flow to ensure the HU is properly prepared.
  
  
  
  
  
  Reprocess the HU:
  
  If the HU is in an incorrect status due to an error, you may need to reverse or cancel the previous steps and redo the inbound process correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing and Process Flow:
  
  Verify the warehouse process configuration to ensure that HUs are correctly managed and statuses are updated as per the process.
  Check if any custom status profiles or user exits are interfering with the standard status flow.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Sometimes, specific SAP Notes address issues related to HU status management in GR posting. Check the SAP Support Portal for relevant notes.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Handling Unit (HU) Statuses:
  
  Planned (PLND)
  Realized (REAL)
  Created (CRTD)
  Blocked (BLKD)
  Closed (CLSD)
  Others depending on configuration
  
  
  
  Transactions:
  
  HU03 - Display Handling Unit
  VL32N - Change Inbound Delivery (if applicable)
  LT03 - Create Transfer Order
  MIGO - Goods Movement (for GR posting)
  
  
  
  Modules Involved:
  
  Warehouse Management (WM)
  Extended Warehouse Management (EWM)
  Logistics Execution (LE)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Help Portal for Handling Unit Management.
  Search SAP Notes with keywords like "VHUAP209", "Handling Unit status", "Goods Receipt HU".
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  The error VHUAP209 indicates that the system only allows Goods Receipt posting for Handling Units that are in the "planned" or "realized" status. To resolve this, verify and correct the HU status before attempting the GR posting again, ensuring the warehouse process flow is correctly followed.
  
  If you need help with specific transaction steps or further troubleshooting, please provide more details about your process and system setup.