How To Fix VHUMI169 - In plant &1 you can only create HUs at storage locations requiring HUs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VHUMI - Messages for material identification

• Message number: 169

• Message text: In plant &1 you can only create HUs at storage locations requiring HUs

What causes this issue?

For plant &1& HUs may not be created at storage locations that do not
require HUs during the picking process.

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?

Use a storage location that requires HUs or change it in Customizing.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHUMI169 - In plant &1 you can only create HUs at storage locations requiring HUs ?

  The SAP error message VHUMI169 indicates that you are trying to create Handling Units (HUs) in a storage location that does not require HUs. This error typically occurs in the context of warehouse management or inventory management processes where handling units are used to manage the packaging and transportation of goods.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The storage location you are trying to create HUs in is not configured to require handling units.
  The system settings for the storage location do not allow for the creation of HUs, which may be due to configuration settings in the Warehouse Management (WM) or Inventory Management (IM) modules.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Storage Location Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the storage location in SAP.
  Ensure that the storage location is set up to require handling units. This can typically be done in the customizing settings under Logistics Execution or Warehouse Management.
  
  
  
  Adjust Material Master Settings:
  
  Check the material master record for the materials you are trying to create HUs for. Ensure that the handling unit management is activated for the relevant materials.
  
  
  
  Review Warehouse Management Settings:
  
  If you are using Warehouse Management, ensure that the warehouse and storage type settings are configured to allow for handling units.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Consultant:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change the configuration, consult with your SAP Basis or functional consultant to make the required changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that you can now create handling units in the specified storage location.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Handling Units (HUs): HUs are used in SAP to manage the packaging and transportation of goods. They can represent pallets, boxes, or any other type of packaging.
  Storage Location Configuration: This involves settings that determine how inventory is managed at a specific location within a plant.
  Material Master: The material master record contains all the information related to a material, including its handling unit management settings.
  Warehouse Management (WM): This module in SAP is used for managing warehouse operations, including inventory management, picking, and shipping.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to check SAP Notes or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.