How To Fix VW298 - Handling units not changeable as they are used in shipment cost calc.

VW298 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VW - Shipment Processing Output

• Message number: 298

• Message text: Handling units not changeable as they are used in shipment cost calc.

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VW298 - Details

• The SAP error message VW298 indicates that handling units (HUs) cannot be changed because they are currently being used in shipment cost calculations. This typically occurs in the context of logistics and transportation management within SAP, where handling units are linked to shipments and their associated costs.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Shipment Cost Calculation: The handling units are part of a shipment that is currently undergoing cost calculation. This means that the system has locked these handling units to prevent changes that could affect the accuracy of the cost calculation.
  Status of Handling Units: The handling units may be in a status that does not allow modifications, such as being confirmed or already processed in a shipment.
  Integration with Other Modules: The handling units may be integrated with other modules (like Inventory Management or Sales and Distribution) that also restrict changes when certain processes are active.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Shipment Status: Verify the status of the shipment associated with