How To Fix /SCWM/SERIAL116 - The combination of SN &1 and UII &2 has been entered more than once

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SERIAL -

• Message number: 116

• Message text: The combination of SN &1 and UII &2 has been entered more than once

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SERIAL116 - The combination of SN &1 and UII &2 has been entered more than once ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SERIAL116 indicates that there is a duplicate entry for a combination of Serial Number (SN) and Unique Item Identifier (UII) in the system. This typically occurs in the context of handling serialized products in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module of SAP.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The same Serial Number (SN) and Unique Item Identifier (UII) combination is attempted to be entered more than once in the system.
  This can happen during goods receipt, goods issue, or inventory management processes where serialized items are involved.
  It may also occur due to data inconsistencies or incorrect handling of serialized items in the warehouse.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates:
  
  Verify if the Serial Number and UII combination already exists in the system. You can do this by querying the relevant database tables or using transaction codes that allow you to view serialized item data.
  
  
  
  Correct the Entry:
  
  If you find that the combination is indeed duplicated, you will need to correct the entry. This may involve:
  
  Deleting the duplicate entry if it was entered in error.
  Updating the existing entry if it needs to be modified.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry Processes:
  
  Ensure that the processes for entering Serial Numbers and UIIs are robust and include checks to prevent duplicates. This may involve training users or implementing validation checks in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to serialized inventory management to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Developments:
  
  If there are any custom developments or enhancements in your SAP system that handle serialized items, review them to ensure they are not causing the duplication.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific configuration of your system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  You may use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI (for managing products) or /SCWM/GR (for goods receipt) to check the status of serialized items.
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  Relevant tables to check for serialized items include:
  
  EWM_SERIAL_NO (for serial numbers)
  EWM_UC (for unique item identifiers)
  
  
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Implementing a robust inventory management process that includes checks for duplicate entries can help mitigate this issue in the future.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.