How To Fix /SCWM/SERIAL011 - Quantities with decimal places not allowed for serial numbers

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SERIAL -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Quantities with decimal places not allowed for serial numbers

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SERIAL011 - Quantities with decimal places not allowed for serial numbers ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SERIAL011 indicates that there is an issue with handling quantities that have decimal places for serial numbers in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically arises when you attempt to process a serial number with a quantity that includes decimal places, which is not permitted in the context of serial number management.
  Cause:
  
  Decimal Quantity: The primary cause of this error is that the system is trying to process a quantity that has decimal places (e.g., 1.5) for a serial number, which is not allowed. Serial numbers are typically associated with whole units of items.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the system may not allow for decimal quantities when dealing with serial numbers.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in data entry where a user inadvertently entered a decimal quantity instead of a whole number.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Quantity: Ensure that the quantity being processed for the serial number is a whole number. If you have a quantity with decimal places, you will need to round it or adjust it to a whole number.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the EWM system to ensure that they are set up correctly for handling serial numbers. This may involve reviewing the material master data and the settings for serial number management.
  Data Validation: Implement data validation checks in your processes to prevent the entry of decimal quantities for serial numbers. This can be done through user training or system validations.
  Adjust Inventory: If the error occurs during inventory management, consider adjusting the inventory to ensure that all quantities associated with serial numbers are whole numbers.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Serial Number Management: In SAP EWM, serial numbers are used to uniquely identify individual items. Each serial number is associated with a specific quantity of one, meaning that you cannot have fractional quantities for items tracked by serial numbers.
  Material Master Settings: Check the material master settings for the item in question to ensure that it is configured correctly for serial number management.
  SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the error and ensuring that all quantities associated with serial numbers are whole numbers, you should be able to resolve the /SCWM/SERIAL011 error.