/SCWM/HU_WM050 - Serial number specification only allowed for serialized product

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/HU_WM -

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Serial number specification only allowed for serialized product

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/HU_WM050 - Serial number specification only allowed for serialized product ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/HU_WM050 indicates that a serial number specification is being attempted for a product that is not defined as a serialized product in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of handling units (HUs) in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when you try to assign or manage serial numbers for a product that does not have serial number management enabled.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Serialized Product: The product you are trying to work with is not set up to manage serial numbers in the material master. This means that the system does not recognize it as a serialized product.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the material or product may not be correctly set to allow for serial number management.
  Incorrect Handling Unit (HU) Processing: You may be trying to process a handling unit that is expected to have serial numbers, but the underlying product does not support this feature.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Go to the material master record for the product in question (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Sales: General/Plant" and "Plant Data/Storage" views to ensure that the "Serial Number Management" checkbox is enabled.
  If it is not enabled, you will need to update the material master to allow for serial number management.
  
  
  
  Update Product Configuration:
  
  If the product should be serialized, ensure that the relevant configuration settings in the system are correctly set up to manage serial numbers.
  This may involve working with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the product type and other related settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Handling Unit Processing:
  
  Ensure that the handling unit you are trying to process is correctly associated with a serialized product.
  If necessary, create a new handling unit for a serialized product or adjust the existing handling unit to reference a serialized product.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to serial number management and handling units in EWM for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs when you attempt to specify a serial number for the product.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Serial Number Management: This feature allows tracking of individual items in inventory, which is crucial for products that require traceability (e.g., electronics, pharmaceuticals).
  Handling Units (HUs): In SAP EWM, handling units are used to manage the physical handling of products in the warehouse. They can be associated with serial numbers for tracking purposes.
  SAP Notes and Support: If the issue persists, consider checking SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can also reach out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCWM/HU_WM050 and successfully manage serial numbers for your products in SAP EWM.