How To Fix /SCWM/SERIAL115 - Serial number &1 and unique item identifier &2 not allowed for product &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SERIAL -

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Serial number &1 and unique item identifier &2 not allowed for product &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SERIAL115 - Serial number &1 and unique item identifier &2 not allowed for product &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SERIAL115 indicates that there is an issue with the serial number and unique item identifier (UID) for a specific product in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. This error typically arises when the system detects that the combination of the serial number and UID is not valid for the specified product.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Serial Number or UID: The serial number and unique item identifier provided do not match the expected format or are not recognized by the system.
  Product Configuration: The product may not be configured to allow the use of serial numbers or UIDs.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data related to the product, serial number, or UID.
  Product Status: The product may be in a status that does not allow for the processing of serial numbers or UIDs (e.g., inactive or blocked).
  Warehouse Management Settings: The settings in the warehouse management configuration may not allow for the use of serial numbers for the specific product.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Serial Number and UID: Verify that the serial number and UID being used are correct and conform to the expected format. Ensure that they are active and valid in the system.
  Review Product Configuration: Check the product master data to ensure that it is configured to allow serial numbers and UIDs. This can be done in the material master under the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, and Distribution).
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the master data and transactional data to identify any discrepancies. This may involve checking the serial number profile and UID settings.
  Product Status Verification: Ensure that the product is active and not blocked in the system. You can check this in the material master data.
  Warehouse Management Settings: Review the warehouse management settings to ensure that they are correctly configured to allow for the use of serial numbers for the product in question.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on handling serial numbers and UIDs in EWM.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to check material master data, or EWM transaction codes for warehouse management settings.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform actions related to serial numbers and UIDs.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.