How To Fix /SCWM/RF_EN084 - Error during SN creation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/RF_EN -

• Message number: 084

• Message text: Error during SN creation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/RF_EN084 - Error during SN creation ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/RF_EN084 typically occurs during the creation of a Serial Number (SN) in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is crucial for finding an appropriate solution.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Missing Serial Number Profile: The serial number profile may not be defined for the material or the specific plant/storage location.
  Incorrect Serial Number Assignment: The serial number may not be correctly assigned to the material or may not exist in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the EWM settings related to serial number management.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data related to the material or serial number.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or manage serial numbers.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Serial Number Profile:
  
  Ensure that the serial number profile is correctly assigned to the material in the material master.
  Verify that the profile is active and configured properly for the relevant plant/storage location.
  
  
  
  Validate Serial Number:
  
  Check if the serial number you are trying to create already exists in the system.
  Ensure that the serial number is valid and follows the defined format.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Go through the EWM configuration settings related to serial number management to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  Check the settings in transaction codes like /SCWM/IMG for relevant configuration.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the master data and transactional data to identify any discrepancies.
  Use transaction codes like SE11 to check the database tables related to serial numbers.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create and manage serial numbers.
  Check the user roles and profiles in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCWM/RF for RF transactions, MM03 for material master display, and SE11 for data dictionary.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for Extended Warehouse Management for detailed information on serial number management.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.