How To Fix /SCWM/SERIAL134 - Harmonized serial numbers. Maintain material &1 for plant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SERIAL -

• Message number: 134

• Message text: Harmonized serial numbers. Maintain material &1 for plant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SERIAL134 - Harmonized serial numbers. Maintain material &1 for plant ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SERIAL134 indicates that there is an issue with harmonized serial numbers for a specific material in a given plant. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when the system expects a serial number to be maintained for a material that is configured to require it.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Serial Number Configuration: The material in question may not have a serial number maintained in the system for the specified plant.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may not be set up correctly to handle serial numbers, or the serial number profile may not be assigned.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The plant-specific settings for the material may not be configured to allow for serial number management.
  Harmonization Issues: If the material is part of a harmonized setup, there may be inconsistencies in how serial numbers are managed across different plants or systems.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Serial Number: Go to the material master record for the specified material and plant, and ensure that the serial number is maintained. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the material master transaction (MM02) and selecting the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Plant Data).
  Ensure that the serial number management is activated for the material.
  
  
  
  Check Serial Number Profile: Verify that the correct serial number profile is assigned to the material. This can be done in the material master under the relevant views.
  
  
  Review Plant Settings: Ensure that the plant settings for the material allow for serial number management. This may involve checking the configuration in the EWM settings.
  
  
  Harmonization Check: If the material is part of a harmonized setup, ensure that the serial number management is consistent across all relevant plants and systems.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on managing serial numbers in EWM.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), or /SCWM/MAT1 (Manage Material) to access and modify material master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  EWM Configuration: Review the EWM configuration settings related to serial number management to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  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 EWM for further assistance.