How To Fix /SCWM/SERIAL036 - Serial number specification is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SERIAL -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Serial number specification is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SERIAL036 - Serial number specification is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SERIAL036 Serial number specification is not allowed typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when there is an attempt to specify a serial number for a product or item that does not allow for serial number tracking. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Product Configuration: The material or product in question is not configured to use serial numbers. This can happen if the material master record does not have the serial number management option enabled.
  
  
  Warehouse Management Settings: The warehouse or storage type settings may not allow for serial number tracking for the specific product.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: The type of document being processed (e.g., inbound delivery, outbound delivery) may not support serial number specification.
  
  
  Transaction Context: The transaction you are trying to perform may not require or allow for serial number specification, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the "Basic Data" and "Sales" views to ensure that the serial number management is activated for the material.
  Ensure that the "Serial Number Management" checkbox is checked.
  
  
  
  Review Warehouse Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the warehouse and storage types in the EWM configuration to ensure that they allow for serial number management.
  You can do this in the EWM customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  
  
  
  Adjust Document Type Settings:
  
  Review the document type settings in EWM to ensure that the document type you are using allows for serial number specification.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Transaction:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct transaction for the operation you are trying to perform. If the operation does not require serial numbers, do not attempt to specify them.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, as there may be specific configurations or customizations in your system that need to be addressed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review the SAP EWM documentation for more details on serial number management and the specific configurations required.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.