How To Fix /SCWM/SERIAL156 - Open deliveries for product &1 are available.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SERIAL -

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Open deliveries for product &1 are available.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SERIAL156 - Open deliveries for product &1 are available. ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SERIAL156 indicates that there are open deliveries for a specific product, which prevents certain actions from being performed, such as processing serial numbers or handling the product in a specific way. This message is typically encountered in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when dealing with serial number management and delivery processing.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  There are open deliveries associated with the product (identified by &1).
  The system is trying to perform an operation that requires the product to be free of any open deliveries, such as changing the status of the product or processing it in a way that conflicts with the existing deliveries.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Open Deliveries:
  
  Use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI (for product data) or /SCWM/OD (for open deliveries) to check the status of open deliveries for the product in question.
  Identify the deliveries that are open and review their status.
  
  
  
  Process or Close Deliveries:
  
  If the deliveries are still valid and need to be processed, ensure that they are completed or confirmed as necessary.
  If the deliveries are no longer needed, consider canceling or deleting them if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Update Serial Number Management:
  
  If the operation you are trying to perform involves serial number management, ensure that the serial numbers are correctly assigned and that there are no conflicts with the open deliveries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to EWM and serial number management for additional guidance on handling deliveries and serial numbers.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more specific assistance based on your system configuration and business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP EWM for managing deliveries and serial numbers.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify deliveries and serial numbers 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.