How To Fix /SCWM/RF_EN152 - Enter serial numbers from main screen for quantity surplus

/SCWM/RF_EN152 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/RF_EN -

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Enter serial numbers from main screen for quantity surplus

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

/SCWM/RF_EN152 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/RF_EN152 indicates that there is a requirement to enter serial numbers for a quantity surplus in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to process a goods movement (like a goods receipt or goods issue) that involves a surplus quantity of items that are serialized.
  
  Cause:
  
  Surplus Quantity: The system has detected that the quantity being processed exceeds the expected quantity, and since the items are serialized, it requires specific serial numbers to be entered.
  Serial Number Management: The item in question is set up for serial number management, which means that each unit of the item must be tracked individually.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the EWM that are not aligned with the handling of surplus quantities and serial numbers.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Serial Numbers: Navigate to the main screen where you can enter the serial numbers for the surplus quantity.