Handling unit(lengthy question please take patience to reply)

hi SAP SD guys,
can any body explains me about handling unit? i read SAP library according to my knowledge handling unit isa single variety material items+ packing material is it true. but SAP library is saying " A handling unit is a physical unit that consists of the packaging materials (load carrier / packaging material) and the goods contained therein. A handling unit is always a combination of materials and packaging materials. "my doubt is here is whether handling unit consists of single variety material or it may consists of differrent materials

hi,
a HU consists of a packaging material and the goods contained therein. HUs can be nested, that means you can create new HUs from several existing HUs, as often you want.
HU = packaging material + goods contained therein
f.e.
HU1 = 3 apples            packed in 1 box
HU2 = 2 apples            packed in 1 box
HU3 = 4 carrots           packed in 1 box
(you can pack your boxes with the fruits and vegetables on 1 pallet:)
HU4 = HU1, HU2, HU3 packed on 1 pallet
in this case you do the picking and movements with the highest HU level, that means you pick and move HU4 in the example
I hope this helps.
regards,
Ely

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Edited by: Akshay Kale on May 4, 2010 7:04 AM

Hi Akshay,
This question is marked as Answered , can you please let me know how you have resolved this error .
My Requirement is to remove HU assignment from inbound Delivery . If possible can u provide me the code snapshot to remove assignment for inbound delivery.

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