How To Fix /SCWM/GM788 - Posting change failed due to resulting change in serial number usage ind.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/GM -

• Message number: 788

• Message text: Posting change failed due to resulting change in serial number usage ind.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/GM788 - Posting change failed due to resulting change in serial number usage ind. ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/GM788 Posting change failed due to resulting change in serial number usage ind. typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and inventory handling in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM). This error indicates that there is an issue with the serial number assignment during a posting change, which can be due to a change in the serial number usage indicator.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Serial Number Usage Indicator Change: The error usually arises when the posting change operation would result in a change in the serial number usage indicator. For example, if you are trying to change the status of a material that has a serial number assigned, and the operation would lead to a situation where the serial number usage indicator is altered (e.g., from "not used" to "used" or vice versa), the system will prevent this action to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Inconsistent Serial Number Data: There may be inconsistencies in