How To Fix W4139 - &: & Material is used in handling unit as packaging material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 139

• Message text: &: & Material is used in handling unit as packaging material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4139 - &: & Material is used in handling unit as packaging material ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W4139 & : & Material is used in handling unit as packaging material
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you try to perform an operation on a material that is currently assigned or used as a packaging material in a Handling Unit (HU). Handling Units are used in SAP to manage packaging and logistics units, and packaging materials are special materials designated for packaging purposes.
  The system prevents certain changes or deletions to the material master or related documents because the material is actively used in handling units as packaging material. This is to ensure data consistency and avoid issues in logistics processes.
  
  Typical Scenarios When This Occurs:
  
  Attempting to delete or block a material that is assigned as packaging material in an HU.
  Trying to change the material type or certain attributes that affect packaging material usage.
  Attempting to remove or modify packaging material data while the material is still in use in handling units.
  
  
  Solution / How to Resolve:
  
  
  Check Handling Units:
  
  Identify all handling units where the material is used as packaging material.
  Use transaction codes like HU02 (Change Handling Unit) or VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery) to find and review handling units.
  
  
  
  Remove or Replace Packaging Material:
  
  If possible, remove the material from the handling units or replace it with another packaging material.
  This might involve unpacking or repacking the goods.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Verify if the material is flagged as packaging material in the material master (view: Packaging Data).
  If the material should no longer be used as packaging material, update the material master accordingly, but only after ensuring it is not used in any handling units.
  
  
  
  Wait for Handling Units to be Processed:
  
  Sometimes, the handling units are still open or in process. Wait until the handling units are fully processed or closed.
  
  
  
  Consult Logistics or Warehouse Team:
  
  Coordinate with the warehouse or logistics team to ensure no active handling units are using the material.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Message Class: W4 (Packaging and Handling Unit related messages)
  Message Number: 139
  This is a warning message, so depending on the process, it might allow you to continue with caution or block the operation.
  Handling Units are critical in warehouse management and shipping processes, so changes to packaging materials should be handled carefully.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Material is currently used as packaging material in one or more handling units.
  
  
  Effect
  System prevents certain changes or deletions to maintain data consistency.
  
  
  Solution
  Identify and remove the material from handling units, update material master if needed.
  
  
  Transactions
  HU02, VL02N, MM02 (Material Master), VL01N/VL02N (Delivery Processing)
  
  
  
  
  If you need help identifying the handling units or further assistance with the process, please provide more context or the transaction you are using when the message appears.