How To Fix /SCWM/SERIAL118 - Unique item identifier &1 is not on source handling unit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SERIAL -

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Unique item identifier &1 is not on source handling unit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SERIAL118 - Unique item identifier &1 is not on source handling unit ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SERIAL118 Unique item identifier &1 is not on source handling unit typically occurs in the context of warehouse management, particularly when dealing with handling units (HUs) and serial numbers in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error indicates that the system cannot find the specified unique item identifier (serial number) on the handling unit you are trying to process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Serial Number: The serial number you are trying to use does not exist on the specified handling unit.
  Handling Unit Issues: The handling unit may not be properly configured or may not contain the expected items.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as the serial number being assigned to a different handling unit or not being assigned at all.
  Incorrect Handling Unit: The handling unit you are referencing may not be the one that contains the serial number.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Serial Number: Check if the serial