How To Fix VLMOVE014 - Handling unit data will be deleted. Material and quantities copied over

VLMOVE014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VLMOVE - LE Error Messages Goods Movements

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Handling unit data will be deleted. Material and quantities copied over

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VLMOVE014 - Handling unit data will be deleted. Material and quantities copied over ?

  The SAP error message VLMOVE014 indicates that there is an issue related to handling units (HUs) during a transfer or movement of materials. Specifically, the message states that the handling unit data will be deleted, but the material and quantities have been copied over. This typically occurs in the context of warehouse management or logistics processes where handling units are used to manage inventory.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Inconsistent Handling Unit Data: The handling unit data may not be consistent with the material data being processed. This can happen if the handling unit is not properly defined or if there are discrepancies in the data.
  
  
  Movement Type Issues: The movement type being used may not support handling units, or there may be restrictions on the movement type that prevent the handling unit data from being retained.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that affect