How To Fix VHUAP222 - The handling unit cannot be assigned to delivery &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 222

• Message text: The handling unit cannot be assigned to delivery &1

What causes this issue?

You wish to assign a delivery to an HU. However, the document (order/
purchase order that is assigned to the HU does not match the document
that is used as the preceding document for this delivery.

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?

Select the HU and choose Change HU Reference. Enter the preceding
document of the delivery or the delivery itself in the dialog box and
choose ENTER.
After you have refreshed the list, you can include the HU that is now
assigned to the correct document in the delivery.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHUAP222 - The handling unit cannot be assigned to delivery &1 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  VHUAP222 - The handling unit cannot be assigned to delivery &1
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to assign a Handling Unit (HU) to a delivery document, but the system detects that the HU is not eligible for assignment to that particular delivery. Common reasons include:
  
  The HU is already assigned to another delivery or document.
  The HU status or packaging status does not allow assignment.
  The HU belongs to a different shipping point or organizational unit than the delivery.
  The HU is blocked or flagged in a way that prevents assignment.
  The delivery type or item category does not support handling units.
  The HU is not created or confirmed properly in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check HU Assignment:
  
  Verify if the HU is already assigned to another delivery or document.
  Use transaction HU03 to display the handling unit and check its assignment status.
  
  
  
  Check HU Status:
  
  Ensure the HU is not blocked or flagged.
  Confirm that the HU is confirmed and not in an intermediate or incomplete status.
  
  
  
  Verify Delivery and HU Compatibility:
  
  Confirm that the delivery type supports handling units.
  Check if the shipping point and organizational data of the HU and delivery match.
  
  
  
  Unassign HU if Needed:
  
  If the HU is assigned to another delivery incorrectly, unassign it first before assigning it to the current delivery.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Reconfirm HU:
  
  If the HU is incomplete or corrupted, recreate or reconfirm it.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration in SPRO under Logistics Execution ? Handling Unit Management ? Assign Handling Units to Delivery Documents.
  Ensure that the relevant delivery types and item categories are configured to allow HU assignment.
  
  
  
  Use SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that might address bugs or known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  HU03 - Display Handling Unit
  VL02N - Change Outbound Delivery (where you assign HUs)
  VL01N - Create Outbound Delivery
  VL06O - Outbound Delivery Monitor
  
  
  
  SAP Help Portal:
  
  Handling Unit Management documentation
  Delivery processing and packaging instructions
  
  
  
  Common SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Service Marketplace for notes related to VHUAP222 or handling unit assignment issues.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact scenario or transaction where this error occurs, I can help with more specific troubleshooting steps.