How To Fix /SCWM/STOCK_UPLOAD063 - Serial number requires reference row or a material number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/STOCK_UPLOAD -

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Serial number requires reference row or a material number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/STOCK_UPLOAD063 - Serial number requires reference row or a material number ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/STOCK_UPLOAD063 indicates that there is an issue with the serial number handling during a stock upload process in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. Specifically, this error occurs when a serial number is being processed without a corresponding reference row or material number.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reference Row: The system expects a reference row that contains the necessary details about the material or the stock item associated with the serial number. If this reference is missing, the system cannot process the serial number correctly.
  Missing Material Number: The material number associated with the serial number is not provided or is incorrect. The system needs to know which material the serial number corresponds to in order to validate and process it.
  Data Format Issues: The data being uploaded may not be in the correct format or structure, leading to the inability of the system to recognize the serial number properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data