How To Fix /SCMB/DM_DLV252 - ASN &1, handling unit &2: Serial number &3 not found in item &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/DM_DLV -

• Message number: 252

• Message text: ASN &1, handling unit &2: Serial number &3 not found in item &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/DM_DLV252 - ASN &1, handling unit &2: Serial number &3 not found in item &4 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/DM_DLV252 indicates that there is an issue with the handling of serial numbers in the context of Advanced Shipping Notification (ASN) processing. Specifically, the error message states that a serial number associated with a handling unit cannot be found for a particular item.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Serial Number: The serial number specified in the ASN does not exist in the system for the given item.
  Incorrect Handling Unit: The handling unit may not be correctly linked to the item or serial number in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the ASN and the inventory records.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system related to serial number management or handling units.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Serial Number: Check if the serial number mentioned in the error message actually exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., IQ03 for displaying serial numbers) and searching for the serial number.
  
  
  Check Handling Unit: Ensure that the handling unit is correctly created and linked to the item. You can use transaction code HU03 to display the handling unit and verify its details.
  
  
  Review ASN Data: Check the ASN data to ensure that the serial number and handling unit are correctly specified. Make sure that the ASN is created with the correct item and serial number.
  
  
  Inventory Check: Ensure that the item is available in the inventory and that the serial number is assigned to the correct batch or stock.
  
  
  Configuration Review: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to serial number management and handling units in the system. Ensure that the settings align with your business processes.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may be applicable.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  IQ03 - Display Serial Number
  HU03 - Display Handling Unit
  VL03N - Display Outbound Delivery
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for Advanced Shipping Notifications and serial number management for more context on how these components interact.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution.