How To Fix /SCWM/UI_PACKING090 - This serial number may not be entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/UI_PACKING -

• Message number: 090

• Message text: This serial number may not be entered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/UI_PACKING090 - This serial number may not be entered ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/UI_PACKING090 indicates that there is an issue with entering a serial number during the packing process in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error typically arises when the serial number being entered does not meet certain criteria or is not valid for the operation being performed.
  Causes:
  
  Serial Number Not Assigned: The serial number you are trying to enter may not be assigned to the material or may not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Status: The serial number might be in a status that does not allow it to be used for packing (e.g., it could be marked as "blocked" or "inactive").
  Material Type Restrictions: The material type associated with the serial number may have restrictions that prevent it from being packed.
  Warehouse Management Settings: There may be specific settings in the warehouse management configuration that restrict the use of certain serial numbers.
  Duplicate Serial Number: The serial number may already be in use in another transaction or location, leading to conflicts.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Serial Number: Check if the serial number exists in the system and is correctly assigned to the material you are trying to pack.
  Check Serial Number Status: Ensure that the serial number is in a valid status for packing. You can do this by checking the serial number in the relevant transaction (e.g., using transaction code IQ03).
  Review Material Master Data: Look at the material master data to ensure that the serial number management settings are correctly configured for the material type.
  Check Warehouse Configuration: Review the warehouse management settings to ensure that there are no restrictions on the use of the serial number in the packing process.
  Consult with IT or SAP Support: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your IT department or SAP support for further investigation and resolution.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like IQ01/IQ02/IQ03 to manage serial numbers and check their status.
  EWM Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the EWM configuration settings related to serial number management and packing processes.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on serial number management in EWM.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.