How To Fix /SCWM/DLV_SERIAL221 - Your system does not support the serialization &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DLV_SERIAL -

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Your system does not support the serialization &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DLV_SERIAL221 - Your system does not support the serialization &1. ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DLV_SERIAL221 indicates that the system does not support serialization for the specified material or product. Serialization is the process of assigning a unique serial number to each individual item, which is often required for tracking and managing inventory, especially in industries like pharmaceuticals, electronics, and automotive.
  Cause:
  
  Material Configuration: The material in question may not be configured to support serialization in the system. This could be due to missing settings in the material master data.
  Warehouse Management Settings: The warehouse management settings may not be configured to handle serialized items.
  Product Type: The product type may not be set up to allow serialization.
  System Settings: The system may not be configured to handle serialization at all, or it may be limited to certain materials or product categories.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the serialization settings. Ensure that the material is marked for serialization.
  Ensure that the appropriate serial number profile is assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Review Warehouse Management Settings:
  
  Check the warehouse management settings to ensure that the warehouse is configured to handle serialized items. This can be done in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the relevant warehouse processes (like goods receipt, goods issue, etc.) are set up to manage serialized items.
  
  
  
  Check Product Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the product type used for the material is configured to allow serialization. This may involve checking the settings in the product master or the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If serialization is not supported in your system, you may need to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to determine if additional configuration is required to enable serialization for the relevant materials.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to serialization in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) for more detailed guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Material Master), SPRO (Customizing), /SCWM/PRD (Product Master in EWM).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on serialization issues.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify material master data and warehouse management settings.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a consultant who specializes in SAP EWM and serialization.