How To Fix L9550 - Material subject to serial number not allowed for decentralized whse &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L9 - Function Modules

• Message number: 550

• Message text: Material subject to serial number not allowed for decentralized whse &

What causes this issue?

It is not possible to add stock from a material subject to serial number
requirement into this warehouse number &V1& with decentralized warehouse
management.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The system cannot carry out this posting.

How to fix this error?

Add the stock from the material subject to serial number requirement to
a storage location which you do not manage in a warehouse number with
decentralized Warehouse Management or
For this warehouse number, allow posting of material subject to serial
number requirement in the Customizing for <ZK>Decentralized WMS
Integration</> under <ZK>Central Processing</> -> <ZK>Application
</> -> <ZK>Define Interface to Inventory Management</> ->
<ZK>Delivery-Relevant Data for Warehouse Management</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L9550 - Material subject to serial number not allowed for decentralized whse & ?

  The SAP error message L9550, which states "Material subject to serial number not allowed for decentralized warehouse," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and warehouse operations. This error indicates that there is an issue with handling materials that require serial numbers in a decentralized warehouse setup.
  Cause:
  
  
  Decentralized Warehouse Configuration: The error often arises when a material that is configured to require serial numbers is being processed in a decentralized warehouse environment. In such setups, certain configurations or settings may not support serial number management.
  
  
  Material Master Settings: The material in question may have been set up incorrectly in the material master. If the material is marked as requiring serial numbers but the warehouse is not configured to handle such materials, this error will occur.
  
  
  Warehouse Management Settings: The warehouse management (WM) settings may not be aligned with the requirements for handling serialized materials. This could include issues with the warehouse type or storage type settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings: 
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the settings for the material in question. Ensure that the serial number profile is correctly assigned and that the material is set up to allow for serial number management.
  
  
  
  Review Warehouse Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the decentralized warehouse. Ensure that it is set up to handle materials that require serial numbers. This may involve reviewing the warehouse management settings and ensuring that the appropriate settings for serial number management are enabled.
  
  
  
  Adjust Warehouse Management Settings:
  
  If necessary, adjust the warehouse management settings to allow for the handling of serialized materials. This may involve changing the warehouse type or storage type settings to accommodate serialized inventory.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration steps related to your version of SAP and the specific warehouse management module you are using.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs when processing the material in the decentralized warehouse.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling serialized materials in decentralized warehouses.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Material Master), WM01 (Warehouse Management), and others that may be useful in troubleshooting and configuration.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to perform the action has the necessary authorizations to manage serialized materials and warehouse operations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a consultant who specializes in SAP WM and inventory management for further assistance.