How To Fix /SCWM/SERIAL050 - Serial number entry not allowed for storage bin check

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SERIAL -

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Serial number entry not allowed for storage bin check

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SERIAL050 - Serial number entry not allowed for storage bin check ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SERIAL050 indicates that serial number entry is not allowed for a specific storage bin check in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to process a serial number in a storage bin that is not configured to allow serial number management.
  Causes:
  
  Storage Bin Configuration: The storage bin may not be set up to handle serial numbers. This can happen if the bin is not defined as a serial number-managed bin in the system.
  Warehouse Process Type: The warehouse process type associated with the storage bin may not support serial number management.
  Item Master Data: The material or item being processed may not be configured to require serial number tracking.
  Incompatible Movement Type: The movement type being used may not allow for serial number entry in the specified storage bin.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Storage Bin Settings:
  
  Go to the storage bin configuration in EWM and verify if the bin is set to manage serial numbers. You can do this by checking the bin's attributes in the warehouse management settings.
  If necessary, update the storage bin configuration to allow serial number management.
  
  
  
  Review Warehouse Process Type:
  
  Ensure that the warehouse process type associated with the storage bin supports serial number management. You may need to adjust the process type settings if it does not.
  
  
  
  Verify Item Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the item in question to ensure that it is set up for serial number management. This can be done in the material master record under the relevant views.
  
  
  
  Movement Type Configuration:
  
  Review the movement type being used for the transaction. Ensure that it is compatible with serial number management and that it allows for serial number entry.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on configuring serial number management in EWM.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI (for inbound delivery processing) or /SCWM/PRDO (for outbound delivery processing) to check the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to serial number management in your version of SAP EWM.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented, ensure that there are no user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting the serial number handling in the warehouse process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.