How To Fix /SCWM/SERIAL221 - Serial number is bound to PMR item which is not staged yet

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SERIAL -

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Serial number is bound to PMR item which is not staged yet

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SERIAL221 - Serial number is bound to PMR item which is not staged yet ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SERIAL221 indicates that a serial number is associated with a Product Master Record (PMR) item that has not yet been staged. This error typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and inventory handling in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM).
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to perform an operation (like picking, shipping, or transferring) on a serial number that is linked to a PMR item that has not been staged. Staging is the process of preparing items for shipment or further processing, and if the item is not staged, the system will not allow operations that require the item to be available in the staging area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Staging Status: Verify if the item associated with the serial number is staged. You can do this by checking the relevant warehouse task or stock overview in the EWM system.
  
  
  Stage the Item: