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

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/RF_EN -

• Message number: 152

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/RF_EN152 - Enter serial numbers from main screen for quantity surplus ?

  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. You will need to provide the serial numbers for each unit of the surplus quantity you are trying to process.
  Check Quantity: Ensure that the quantity you are trying to process matches the expected quantity. If there is a discrepancy, you may need to adjust the quantity being processed.
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to serial number management and surplus handling in your EWM system. Ensure that the settings are correctly defined to handle surplus quantities.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on handling serial numbers and surplus quantities in EWM.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Serial Number Management: Understand how serial numbers are managed in SAP EWM, including how to configure and track serialized items.
  EWM Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in EWM that pertain to inventory management, including handling surplus quantities and serial numbers.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully process the surplus quantity with the required serial numbers.