How To Fix VHUCHG001 - HU &1 cannot be changed; there is more than one material item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VHUCHG - Messages for Quantity Changes in HUs

• Message number: 001

• Message text: HU &1 cannot be changed; there is more than one material item

What causes this issue?

You tried to change the quantity of an HU. The HU you have selected has
several different material items, which may originate from several
different packed goods, several batches or several stock qualities.
You can only use the dialog for simplified quantity changes for HUs
with just one material item.

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?

Only select HUs with one material item for simplified quantity changes.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHUCHG001 - HU &1 cannot be changed; there is more than one material item ?

  The SAP error message VHUCHG001 indicates that a Handling Unit (HU) cannot be changed because it contains more than one material item. This typically occurs in the context of handling units in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or SAP Logistics Execution (LE) when trying to modify a handling unit that has multiple items associated with it.
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system restricts changes to handling units that contain multiple material items. This is a safeguard to ensure data integrity and prevent inconsistencies in inventory management. When a handling unit has more than one item, certain operations (like changing the handling unit's attributes) are not allowed.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Split the Handling Unit:
  
  If you need to change the handling unit, you can split it into multiple handling units, each containing a single material item. This can be done using the transaction code HU02 (Change Handling Unit) or HU03 (Display Handling Unit) to manage the handling units.
  
  
  
  Check the Handling Unit Structure:
  
  Review the structure of the handling unit to understand which items are included. You can use transaction HU03 to display the details of the handling unit.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Transaction:
  
  Ensure you are using the appropriate transaction for the operation you want to perform. Some operations may require specific handling unit management transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on handling units and the specific operations you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Handling Units (HUs): In SAP, handling units are used to manage the physical packaging of materials. They can contain one or more items and are essential for logistics and warehouse management.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  HU02: Change Handling Unit
  HU03: Display Handling Unit
  HU01: Create Handling Unit
  
  
  SAP EWM/LE: Understanding the context of handling units in SAP Extended Warehouse Management or Logistics Execution can provide insights into how to manage them effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error and manage your handling units appropriately.