How To Fix /SCWM/SERIAL024 - You can only create serial numbers at warehouse-number level for GR

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SERIAL -

• Message number: 024

• Message text: You can only create serial numbers at warehouse-number level for GR

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SERIAL024 - You can only create serial numbers at warehouse-number level for GR ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SERIAL024 indicates that there is an issue with the creation of serial numbers at the warehouse number level during a Goods Receipt (GR) process in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically arises when the system is configured to require serial numbers for items, but the serial number creation is not being handled correctly at the warehouse level.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The warehouse number may not be properly configured to allow serial number management. This can happen if the serial number profile is not assigned correctly to the material or the warehouse.
  Item Master Data: The material master data may not have the necessary settings for serial number management, such as the serial number profile.
  Warehouse Process Type: The process type used for the Goods Receipt may not be set up to handle serial numbers.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the serial number management settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Serial Number Profile: Ensure that the serial number profile is correctly assigned to the material in the material master. You can do this by navigating to the material master record and checking the relevant views.
  Warehouse Configuration: Verify the configuration of the warehouse number in the EWM settings. Ensure that the warehouse is set up to manage serial numbers.
  Process Type Configuration: Review the process type settings for the Goods Receipt in EWM. Make sure that the process type allows for serial number handling.
  Create Serial Numbers at Warehouse Level: Ensure that you are attempting to create serial numbers at the correct level (warehouse level) during the GR process. If you are trying to create them at a different level, adjust your process accordingly.
  Check for Inconsistencies: Look for any inconsistencies in the data related to the serial number management settings. This may involve checking for any missing configurations or incorrect settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance on serial number management in EWM.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP EWM documentation for detailed information on serial number management and the configuration of warehouse processes.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create serial numbers during the Goods Receipt process in SAP EWM.