How To Fix /SCWM/GM048 - Serial number &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/GM -

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Serial number &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/GM048 - Serial number &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/GM048 Serial number &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when you are trying to process a serial number that the system cannot find in its database. This can happen during various operations, such as goods movements, inventory management, or when trying to confirm a task.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Serial Number: The serial number you are trying to use does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or because the serial number was never created or registered in the system.
  Incorrect Warehouse or Storage Location: The serial number may exist, but it is not associated with the warehouse or storage location you are currently working in.
  Data Deletion: The serial number might have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for current transactions.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the serial