How To Fix /SCWM/SERIAL037 - Serial number specification is obligatory

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SERIAL -

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Serial number specification is obligatory

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SERIAL037 - Serial number specification is obligatory ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SERIAL037 Serial number specification is obligatory typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when a transaction requires a serial number, but one has not been provided. This error is common in scenarios involving goods movements, inventory management, or when handling serialized products.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A serialized product is being processed (e.g., during goods receipt, goods issue, or transfer posting).
  The system is configured to require serial numbers for the specific product or material.
  The user has not entered a serial number in the relevant field, or the serial number provided is invalid or not recognized by the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Ensure that the material in question is set up to require serial numbers. This can be checked in the material master data under the "Basic Data" or "Sales" views.
  
  
  
  Enter Serial Number:
  
  When prompted