How To Fix VHUMI178 - HU &1 does not match order &2

VHUMI178 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VHUMI - Messages for material identification

• Message number: 178

• Message text: HU &1 does not match order &2

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VHUMI178 - Details

• The SAP error message VHUMI178 indicates that there is a mismatch between a Handling Unit (HU) and the corresponding order. Specifically, the error message states that the Handling Unit (HU) identified by &1 does not match the order identified by &2. This typically occurs during processes such as goods movement, delivery, or inventory management where handling units are involved.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Handling Unit Assignment: The Handling Unit may have been incorrectly assigned to a different order or delivery.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors when creating or processing the Handling Unit or the order.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are not aligned with the handling unit management processes.
  Status of the Handling Unit: The Handling Unit may be in a status that does not allow it to be processed with the specified order (e.g., it may be locked or already processed).
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in