How To Fix /SCWM/DLV_SERIAL311 - Creation of provisional serial numbers possible for entire HU &1 only

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/DLV_SERIAL -

• Message number: 311

• Message text: Creation of provisional serial numbers possible for entire HU &1 only

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/DLV_SERIAL311 - Creation of provisional serial numbers possible for entire HU &1 only ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/DLV_SERIAL311 indicates that the system is preventing the creation of provisional serial numbers for a Handling Unit (HU) because it is not allowed for the entire HU. This typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and handling units in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to restrict the creation of provisional serial numbers for certain types of handling units or materials.
  Serial Number Management: The handling unit may be set up in a way that does not allow for provisional serial numbers, possibly due to the serial number profile assigned to the material.
  Handling Unit Status: The status of the handling unit may not permit the creation of provisional serial numbers, such as if it is already in a certain state (e.g., picked, packed, etc.).
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may not be configured to allow provisional serial numbers.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for serial number management in your SAP EWM system. Ensure that the settings allow for the creation of provisional serial numbers for the relevant handling units.
  
  
  
  Review Serial Number Profile:
  
  Check the serial number profile assigned to the material in question. Ensure that it is set up to allow provisional serial numbers.
  
  
  
  Handling Unit Status:
  
  Verify the status of the handling unit. If it is in a state that does not allow for the creation of provisional serial numbers, you may need to change its status or take appropriate actions to allow for the creation.
  
  
  
  Material Master Review:
  
  Check the material master record for the item associated with the handling unit. Ensure that the settings related to serial number management are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on handling units and serial number management.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCWM/PRDCT (for product master) and /SCWM/HU (for handling units) to help diagnose the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to create provisional serial numbers has the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to allow for the creation of provisional serial numbers for the handling unit in question.