How To Fix VL253 - The change leads to an HU-managed storage location

VL253 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 253

• Message text: The change leads to an HU-managed storage location

What causes this issue?

You cannot change the HU-managed storage location because the item is
already packed.

System Response

The system does not allow you to change the storage location (or the
plant).

How to fix this error?

Either choose a different storage location (or another plant) or unpack
the item before you change its storage location.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL253 - The change leads to an HU-managed storage location ?

  The SAP error message VL253 indicates that a change in the system is leading to a situation where a storage location is being managed by Handling Units (HUs), but the current configuration or transaction does not support this. This typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and logistics processes where handling units are used to manage inventory.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The storage location is set up to manage handling units, but the transaction or process being executed does not align with this configuration.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that lead to the system not recognizing the handling unit management for that storage location.
  Transaction Type: The transaction being executed (e.g., goods movement, transfer posting) may not be compatible with handling unit management for the specified storage location.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VL253 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Storage Location Configuration:
  
  Verify