How To Fix /SCWM/SERIAL001 - At least one serial number locked by user &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SERIAL -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: At least one serial number locked by user &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SERIAL001 - At least one serial number locked by user &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SERIAL001 indicates that at least one serial number is locked by a specific user. This typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and inventory handling, particularly when dealing with serialized products in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a situation where a user is trying to perform an operation on a serial number that is currently locked by another user. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  A user is currently processing a transaction involving that serial number.
  The serial number is being used in a different transaction (e.g., goods receipt, goods issue, or transfer).
  There may be a session or transaction that has not been properly closed, leaving the serial number in a locked state.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Locking User: The error message specifies the user who has locked the serial number. You can check the