How To Fix /SCWM/SERIAL010 - Automatic serial number assignment is not possible for product &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SERIAL -

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Automatic serial number assignment is not possible for product &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SERIAL010 - Automatic serial number assignment is not possible for product &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SERIAL010 indicates that automatic serial number assignment is not possible for a specific product. This error typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and inventory processes, particularly when dealing with products that require serial number tracking.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Serial Number Profile Configuration: The product may not have a valid serial number profile assigned, or the profile may not be configured correctly to allow for automatic assignment.
  
  
  Product Master Data: The product master data may not be set up to allow for serial number management. This includes settings in the material master that dictate how serial numbers are handled.
  
  
  Warehouse Management Settings: The warehouse management settings may not support automatic serial number assignment for the specific product or storage type.
  
  
  Stock Type Restrictions: The stock type (e.g., unrestricted, quality inspection) may not allow for automatic serial number assignment.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be system-wide settings or restrictions that prevent automatic serial number assignment for certain products or scenarios.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Serial Number Profile:
  
  Go to the product's master data and verify that a valid serial number profile is assigned.
  Ensure that the profile allows for automatic serial number assignment.
  
  
  
  Review Product Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the product in question. Ensure that the serial number management settings are correctly configured.
  Make sure that the product is marked for serial number management in the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Warehouse).
  
  
  
  Examine Warehouse Management Settings:
  
  Review the warehouse management settings to ensure that the storage type and other relevant configurations support automatic serial number assignment.
  
  
  
  Check Stock Type:
  
  Verify the stock type of the product. If it is in a stock type that does not allow for automatic serial number assignment, consider moving it to a different stock type.
  
  
  
  Consult System Configuration:
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to check for any system-wide settings that may be affecting serial number assignment.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to see if the automatic serial number assignment works as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), or LX02 (Warehouse Management) to check and modify the relevant settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on serial number management and warehouse management processes.
  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 solution to enable automatic serial number assignment for the affected product.