/SCWM/HU_WM049 - All serial numbers must be specified for serialized product

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/HU_WM -

• Message number: 049

• Message text: All serial numbers must be specified for serialized product

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/HU_WM049 - All serial numbers must be specified for serialized product ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/HU_WM049 indicates that all serial numbers must be specified for a serialized product in the context of handling units (HUs) in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation involving a serialized product, but not all required serial numbers have been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Serial Numbers: The most common cause of this error is that the handling unit (HU) or the product being processed is serialized, but not all serial numbers associated with that product have been entered or are available in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system regarding how serialized products are managed.
  Data Entry Errors: There could be mistakes in data entry, such as omitting serial numbers or incorrectly associating them with the handling unit.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Serial Numbers: Ensure that all required serial numbers for the serialized product are entered correctly. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the handling unit or product in question.
  Verifying that all serial numbers are listed and correctly associated with the handling unit.
  
  
  
  Update Handling Unit: If you find that some serial numbers are missing, you may need to update the handling unit to include all necessary serial numbers. This can typically be done through the EWM interface.
  
  
  Review Product Master Data: Check the product master data to ensure that it is set up correctly for serialization. This includes verifying that the product is marked as serialized and that the serial number management settings are correct.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on handling serialized products and managing handling units in EWM.
  
  
  Error Logs: Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the correct procedures for handling serialized products and entering serial numbers.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  EWM Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings for serialized products in EWM, as these can impact how serial numbers are managed.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that all serial numbers are correctly specified for the serialized product in question.