How To Fix VHUREF019 - You can only change HUs for different reference types

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VHUREF - Messages for Reserving HUs for Documents

• Message number: 019

• Message text: You can only change HUs for different reference types

What causes this issue?

You have selected handling units with different reference types (for
the sales order, stock transport, delivery) and want to change them
together. This is not possible.

System Response

The action is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Repeat the action by only selecting handling units with the same
reference type.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHUREF019 - You can only change HUs for different reference types ?

  The SAP error message VHUREF019 indicates that you are trying to change Handling Units (HUs) that are associated with different reference types. This typically occurs in the context of handling units in logistics and warehouse management, where each handling unit is linked to a specific reference type (like a delivery, production order, etc.).
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to perform an operation (like changing or modifying) on handling units that are not compatible due to their differing reference types. For example, if you have one handling unit linked to a delivery and another linked to a production order, the system will not allow you to change them together.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Reference Types: Verify the reference types of the handling units you are trying to change. You can do this by checking the details of each handling unit in the SAP system.
  
  
  Separate Handling Units: