How To Fix VHUAP247 - For HUs from stock, goods receipt can only be posted in the background

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 247

• Message text: For HUs from stock, goods receipt can only be posted in the background

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHUAP247 - For HUs from stock, goods receipt can only be posted in the background ?

  SAP Error Message:
  VHUAP247 – For HUs from stock, goods receipt can only be posted in the background.
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to post a goods receipt (GR) for Handling Units (HUs) that are already in stock directly in the foreground (online), but the system configuration or process requires that such goods receipts for HUs from stock must be processed in the background (batch job).
  In other words, the system restricts posting GR for HUs that are already physically in stock to be done only via background processing to ensure data consistency and avoid locking or update conflicts.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Handling Units (HUs) that are already in stock represent physical packaging units managed in Warehouse Management or Logistics Execution.
  When posting a goods receipt for these HUs, the system expects the process to be handled asynchronously (in the background) because it may involve complex updates to inventory, warehouse stock, and handling unit statuses.
  Posting such goods