How To Fix /SCWM/SERIAL108 - Item unique identification is not activated in serial number profile

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SERIAL -

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Item unique identification is not activated in serial number profile

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SERIAL108 - Item unique identification is not activated in serial number profile ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SERIAL108 indicates that the item unique identification feature is not activated in the serial number profile for the specific item you are trying to process. This can occur in the context of warehouse management and inventory management when dealing with serialized items.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to the following reasons:
  
  Serial Number Profile Configuration: The serial number profile assigned to the material does not have the "Item Unique Identification" (IUID) feature activated.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record for the item may not be configured correctly to handle serialized items.
  Warehouse Management Settings: The warehouse management settings may not align with the requirements for handling serialized items.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Serial Number Profile:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO to access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  Navigate to Logistics Execution > Warehouse Management > Serial Numbers > Define Serial Number Profiles.
  Find the serial number profile assigned to the material and check if the "Item Unique Identification" option is activated. If not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Update Material Master:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 to change the material master record.
  Ensure that the serial number profile is correctly assigned to the material in the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, and Warehouse Management).
  
  
  
  Review Warehouse Management Settings:
  
  Ensure that the warehouse management settings are correctly configured to handle serialized items. This includes checking the warehouse number and storage type settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on serial number management and configuration.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM02 (Change Material), SPRO (Customizing), and LX03 (Display Inventory).
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the serial number profiles and material master records.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in warehouse management and inventory processes.