What is Handling Unit Management in SAP LO-HU - Handling Unit Management?

SAP Term: Handling Unit Management

• Component: LO-HU

• Component Name: Handling Unit Management

• Description: A reflection of the physical material flow in the form of handling units HUs. In this process, the system tracks the entire HU rather than individual materials. The HU is the common unit for material and information flow. A business transaction for a HU implies corresponding business transactions in the background for the materials and packaging materials it contains. In this way, one business transaction entry takes the place of several individual material-movement entries. Example: When you post goods issue for a handling unit, goods issue is posted simultaneously for all the materials it contains.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Handling Unit Management (HU) is a component of SAP Logistics that enables the tracking and management of goods in the warehouse. It allows for the grouping of goods into handling units, which are containers that can be moved and stored as a single unit. This helps to streamline warehouse operations and improve efficiency. 
  
  How to use it: 
  HU Management can be used to create, manage, and track handling units in the warehouse. It also allows for the tracking of goods within the handling units, as well as the movement of handling units between different locations. This helps to ensure that goods are always accounted for and that warehouse operations are running smoothly. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using HU Management, it is important to ensure that all handling units are properly labeled and tracked. This will help to ensure that goods are always accounted for and that warehouse operations are running smoothly. Additionally, it is important to keep track of any changes made to handling units, such as adding or removing items from them. 
  
  Related Information: 
  HU Management is closely related to other components of SAP Logistics, such as Warehouse Management (WM) and Inventory Management (IM). These components work together to ensure that goods are properly tracked and managed in the warehouse. Additionally, HU Management can be used in conjunction with other components of SAP Logistics, such as Transportation Management (TM) and Sales & Distribution (SD).