How To Fix VHUAP231 - HUs for which GR has been posted cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 231

• Message text: HUs for which GR has been posted cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

You want to delete a HU for which the confirmation and stock posting
have already been made. Deleting the HU would only change the material
stock in the HU from packed to unpacked. All other actions that affect
the confirmation of the production order or repetitive manufacturing,
such as removing components or activity backflushes, cannot be reversed.

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?

Cancel the HU in the confirmation for the production order or in the
confirmation for repetitive manufacturing. Only then can you delete the
HU using this function.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHUAP231 - HUs for which GR has been posted cannot be deleted ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message VHUAP231: "HUs for which GR has been posted cannot be deleted":
  
  Error Message
  VHUAP231: HUs for which GR has been posted cannot be deleted.
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you try to delete Handling Units (HUs) that have already been involved in a Goods Receipt (GR) posting. In SAP Warehouse Management or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), once a HU has been used in a Goods Receipt process and the material document is posted, the system locks the HU from deletion to maintain data integrity and traceability.
  
  Goods Receipt (GR) posted for the HU means the HU is part of a material document.
  Deleting such HUs would break the link between physical goods and system records.
  Therefore, SAP prevents deletion to avoid inconsistencies in inventory and logistics data.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve or handle this error, consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Check the HU status and related documents:
  
  Verify if the HU has been used in a GR posting.
  Use transaction codes like VL32N (Change Inbound Delivery), LT23 (Display Transfer Order), or HU03 (Display Handling Unit) to check HU status and related documents.
  
  
  
  Reverse the Goods Receipt (if applicable and allowed):
  
  If the GR was posted in error and needs to be reversed, perform a cancellation of the material document.
  Use transaction MBST (Cancel Material Document) or MIGO with cancellation option.
  After cancellation, the HU will no longer be linked to a GR and can be deleted.
  
  
  
  Use HU management transactions properly:
  
  If you want to delete the HU, ensure it is not linked to any material document.
  If the HU is still physically present and valid, consider other options like repacking or reusing instead of deletion.
  
  
  
  Archiving or marking HU as inactive:
  
  If deletion is not possible or not recommended, consider archiving or marking the HU as inactive for future use.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Handling Unit (HU): A physical unit (like a box, pallet) identified uniquely in SAP for logistics and warehouse processes.
  Goods Receipt (GR): The process of receiving goods into inventory, which creates material documents.
  Material Document: A document created in SAP to record material movements.
  Transactions:
  
  HU03: Display Handling Unit
  VL32N: Change Inbound Delivery
  MBST: Cancel Material Document
  MIGO: Goods Movement (including GR and cancellation)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP OSS notes for any specific patches or updates related to HU deletion and GR postings.
  
  
  Summary
  
  Cause: HU linked to a posted Goods Receipt cannot be deleted.
  Solution: Reverse the GR posting if possible, then delete the HU; otherwise, do not delete the HU.
  Check: HU status, related material documents, and use appropriate SAP transactions.
  
  
  If you need help with specific transaction steps or further troubleshooting, feel free to ask!