How To Fix /SCWM/SERIAL078 - Enter a valid warehouse number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SERIAL -

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Enter a valid warehouse number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SERIAL078 - Enter a valid warehouse number ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SERIAL078 Enter a valid warehouse number typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to recognize or validate the warehouse number that has been entered. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Warehouse Number: The warehouse number entered does not exist in the system or is not active.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified warehouse.
  Configuration Issues: The warehouse may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant organizational units.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors in the warehouse number entered by the user.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Warehouse Number:
  
  Check the warehouse number entered for any typographical errors.
  Ensure that the warehouse number exists in the system by navigating to the relevant configuration or master data transaction (e.g., using transaction code /SCWM/WM).
  
  
  
  Check Warehouse Status:
  
  Ensure that the warehouse is active and not in a status that would prevent its use (e.g., deactivated or archived).
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the warehouse. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the warehouse in the EWM system. Ensure that it is properly set up and linked to the relevant organizational units.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on warehouse management and error handling.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCWM/WM for warehouse management and /SCWM/MON for monitoring.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to SAP EWM for a better understanding of warehouse management processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.