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

VHUMI169 - Overview

• 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

VHUMI169 - Details

• 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