How To Fix /SCWM/DLV_SERIAL201 - Serial numbers for delivery &1, item &2, not unique

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DLV_SERIAL -

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Serial numbers for delivery &1, item &2, not unique

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DLV_SERIAL201 - Serial numbers for delivery &1, item &2, not unique ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DLV_SERIAL201 indicates that there is an issue with the uniqueness of serial numbers for a specific delivery and item in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically arises when you attempt to process a delivery that includes serial numbers that are not unique, which is a requirement for items that are managed with serial numbers.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Serial Numbers: The most common cause of this error is that the same serial number has been assigned to multiple items in the same delivery. Each serial number must be unique within the context of a delivery item.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been an error during data entry, where the same serial number was mistakenly entered for different items.
  System Configuration: The system may not be configured correctly to handle serial number management, leading to conflicts in serial number assignment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Serial Numbers: Review the serial numbers assigned to the delivery and ensure that each serial number is unique for the specified item. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the delivery document in SAP EWM.
  Checking the serial number assignment for the specific item.
  Identifying any duplicates and correcting them.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: If duplicates are found, you will need to either:
  
  Remove the duplicate serial numbers from the delivery.
  Assign new, unique serial numbers to the affected items.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to review the configuration settings related to serial number management in your SAP system. Ensure that the system is set up to enforce unique serial number requirements correctly.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI (for processing deliveries) or /SCWM/DELIVERY to manage and review deliveries and their associated serial numbers.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on managing serial numbers in EWM.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Serial Number Management: Understand how serial numbers are managed in SAP EWM, including the settings for serial number profiles and how they affect deliveries.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on handling serial number errors.
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in data entry and delivery processing are trained on the importance of unique serial numbers and how to manage them effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your delivery processing can continue without issues related to serial number uniqueness.