How To Fix /SCWM/DLV_SERIAL102 - Stock serialization: Creation of serial numbers for unpacked qty only

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DLV_SERIAL -

• Message number: 102

• Message text: Stock serialization: Creation of serial numbers for unpacked qty only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DLV_SERIAL102 - Stock serialization: Creation of serial numbers for unpacked qty only ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DLV_SERIAL102 indicates an issue related to stock serialization in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. Specifically, this error occurs when there is an attempt to create serial numbers for unpacked quantities, which is not allowed in the system.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to create serial numbers for a quantity that is not packed or is in an unpacked state.
  The system requires that serial numbers can only be assigned to packed quantities, as serial numbers are typically associated with individual items that are packed and ready for tracking.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Item Status: Ensure that the items you are trying to assign serial numbers to are packed. You can do this by checking the packing status in the system.
  
  
  Pack the Items: If the items are unpacked, you need to pack them first. This can be done through the packing process in EWM. Once the items are packed, you should be able to create serial numbers without encountering this error.
  
  
  Review Serial Number Management Settings: Ensure that your serial number management settings are correctly configured in the system. This includes checking the configuration for serial number assignment and ensuring that it aligns with your business processes.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to serial number management in EWM for more detailed guidance on how to handle serial numbers and packing.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They can provide more specific guidance based on your system configuration and business processes.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP EWM Documentation: Review the official SAP EWM documentation for detailed information on stock serialization and packing processes.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in EWM that pertain to packing and serial number management, such as /SCWM/PRDI for packing and /SCWM/PRDI for serial number assignment.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If you have custom processes, check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that might affect the serialization process.
  
  By ensuring that items are packed before attempting to create serial numbers, you should be able to avoid this error and maintain proper inventory tracking in your SAP EWM system.