How To Fix VHUAP241 - Selection of storage loaction for transfer posting was canceled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 241

• Message text: Selection of storage loaction for transfer posting was canceled

What causes this issue?

The storage location you selected has been assigned as partner storage
location for several storage locations which require HUs in Customizing
table T001L.

System Response

The system cannot assign the correct HU storage location for the
transfer posting unless you select it manually.

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?

In Customizing table T001L, do not assign more than one partner storage
location to each storage location which requires HUs.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHUAP241 - Selection of storage loaction for transfer posting was canceled ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VHUAP241 – Selection of storage location for transfer posting was canceled
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during a transfer posting process in Warehouse Management (WM) when the system prompts the user to select a storage location, but the user cancels the selection instead of choosing one. Essentially, the system requires a storage location to proceed with the transfer posting, but since the selection was canceled, it cannot continue.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  During a transfer posting between storage locations or between warehouse and inventory management, the system asks for the target storage location.
  The user either presses the cancel button or closes the selection dialog without making a choice.
  The system then raises this error because it cannot proceed without a valid storage location.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select a Storage Location:
  
  When prompted, do not cancel the selection dialog. Instead, choose the appropriate storage location to which the stock should be transferred.
  
  
  Check Configuration:  
  
  Verify if the storage location is mandatory for the transfer posting type you are performing.
  Check if the system is correctly configured to propose or default a storage location to avoid manual selection.
  In some cases, customizing in transaction OMJJ or SPRO under Warehouse Management settings might help to set default storage locations or control the selection behavior.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users understand that the storage location selection is mandatory and that canceling the dialog will stop the process.
  
  
  Technical Checks:  
  
  If the selection screen appears unexpectedly or repeatedly, check for any user-exits or BAdIs that might interfere with the selection process.
  Review any custom code or enhancements related to transfer postings.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  LT01 / LT10 – Create Transfer Order  
  MB1B / MIGO – Transfer Posting  
  OMJJ – Warehouse Management Customizing
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to VHUAP241 for any patches or known issues.
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP WM and Inventory Management documentation on transfer postings and storage location determination.
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  The error VHUAP241 occurs because the system requires a storage location for transfer posting, but the user canceled the selection. The solution is to ensure a storage location is selected when prompted and to verify system configuration to support or automate this selection.