How To Fix /SCWM/SERIAL119 - Unique item identifier &1 is already assigned to material &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SERIAL -

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Unique item identifier &1 is already assigned to material &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SERIAL119 - Unique item identifier &1 is already assigned to material &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SERIAL119 indicates that a unique item identifier (such as a serial number) is already assigned to a different material in the system. This typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and inventory control, particularly when dealing with serialized inventory.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Serial Number: The serial number you are trying to assign to a material is already in use for another material.
  Incorrect Material Assignment: The system may have been configured incorrectly, leading to a situation where the same serial number is being assigned to multiple materials.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in data entry, where the same serial number was inadvertently assigned to different materials.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Serial Number Assignment:
  
  Use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI or /SCWM/PRDI to check the current assignments of serial numbers in the system.
  Verify if the serial number is indeed assigned to another material.
  
  
  
  Correct the Assignment:
  
  If the serial number is incorrectly assigned, you may need to reassign it to the correct material or unassign it from the incorrect one.
  Use the appropriate transaction to change the serial number assignment.
  
  
  
  Use Unique Serial Numbers:
  
  Ensure that each serial number is unique and not reused across different materials unless your business process allows for it.
  
  
  
  Consult with IT or SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your IT department or SAP support team for further assistance. They may need to check the configuration settings or data integrity in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on serial number management in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing serial numbers and materials, such as /SCWM/PRDI for displaying and managing serial numbers.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify serial number assignments in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.