How To Fix VHUAP217 - Only HUs can be deleted

VHUAP217 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Only HUs can be deleted

What causes this issue?

You want to delete handling units. However, you have selected header
lines representing documents (sales orders, stock transport orders,
deliveries).

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Deselect all header lines.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHUAP217 - Only HUs can be deleted ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VHUAP217: Only HUs can be deleted:
  
  Error Message
  VHUAP217: Only HUs can be deleted
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you attempt to delete an object or item in the SAP system that is not a Handling Unit (HU), but the system expects a Handling Unit to be deleted in the current context.
  In SAP Logistics Execution (LE) and Warehouse Management (WM), Handling Units (HUs) are physical units consisting of packaging materials and goods. Certain transactions or functions are designed specifically to delete HUs only. If you try to delete a non-HU object (for example, a material document line, storage bin content, or other logistics objects), the system will raise this error.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  When using transaction codes or functions related to Handling Unit management (e.g., packing, unpacking, HU deletion).
  When trying to delete an item that is not recognized as an HU in the HU