How To Fix VHUAP218 - You cannot select handling units that are in a delivery

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 218

• Message text: You cannot select handling units that are in a delivery

What causes this issue?

You want to
Delete handling units
Change the reference of a handling unit
Change the quantity of a handling unit All of the above functions are
only possible for HUs which are not in a delivery yet (that is for blue,
purple and red item lines).

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Deselect all handling units which are already in a delivery (green item
lines).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHUAP218 - You cannot select handling units that are in a delivery ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message VHUAP218:
  
  SAP Error Message: VHUAP218
  Text: You cannot select handling units that are in a delivery.
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to select or assign Handling Units (HUs) that are already assigned to a delivery document. In SAP Logistics Execution (LE), a Handling Unit can only be assigned to one delivery at a time. Attempting to reuse or select an HU that is currently linked to an existing delivery is not allowed because it would cause inconsistencies in the delivery and shipping process.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Handling Units are physical packaging units (boxes, pallets, containers) that are managed in SAP.
  When an HU is assigned to a delivery, it is considered "locked" or "in use" for that delivery.
  Selecting or trying to assign the same HU to another delivery without first removing or confirming the previous delivery assignment triggers this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the Handling Unit is not currently assigned to any other delivery:
  
  
  Check HU Assignment:
  
  Use transaction HU03 (Display Handling Unit) or VL03N (Display Delivery) to check if the HU is assigned to a delivery.
  Identify the delivery number where the HU is currently assigned.
  
  
  
  Remove or Confirm the Delivery:
  
  If the delivery is still open and the HU should not be assigned there, you may need to remove the HU from that delivery.
  If the delivery is completed, you cannot reuse the HU until it is returned or the delivery is reversed.
  
  
  
  Return or Unpack the HU:
  
  If the HU physically returned or unpacked, update the system accordingly to free the HU.
  Use transaction VL02N (Change Delivery) to remove the HU from the delivery if applicable.
  
  
  
  Create a New HU:
  
  If the HU cannot be freed, consider creating a new Handling Unit for the new delivery.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing and User Exits:
  
  Sometimes, custom logic or user exits might restrict HU usage. Verify if any enhancements are causing this behavior.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Handling Unit Management (HUM) is integrated with delivery processing in SAP.
  Proper HU lifecycle management is crucial to avoid such conflicts.
  This error helps maintain data integrity and prevents double usage of physical packaging units.
  Refer to SAP Note or documentation related to Handling Unit Management and delivery processing for more details.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  VHUAP218 - You cannot select handling units that are in a delivery
  
  
  Cause
  HU is already assigned to an existing delivery and cannot be reused simultaneously
  
  
  Solution
  Check and remove HU from existing delivery, confirm or reverse delivery, or create new HU
  
  
  Transactions
  HU03, VL03N, VL02N, HUM-related transactions
  
  
  
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details about the transaction or process where the error occurs.