How To Fix /SCWM/UI_PACKING167 - Assignment of serial numbers only possible for complete quantity

/SCWM/UI_PACKING167 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/UI_PACKING -

• Message number: 167

• Message text: Assignment of serial numbers only possible for complete quantity

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/SCWM/UI_PACKING167 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCWM/UI_PACKING167 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of serial numbers during the packing process in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. Specifically, this error occurs when you attempt to assign serial numbers to a quantity that is not complete or does not match the total quantity of the items being packed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Quantity: The quantity of items you are trying to pack does not match the quantity of serial numbers you are attempting to assign. For example, if you have 10 items but only 8 serial numbers, this error will occur.
  Serial Number Management Settings: The system may be configured to require that all items in a handling unit (HU) have serial numbers assigned before the packing process can be completed.
  Incorrect Handling Unit (HU) Configuration: The handling unit may not be set up correctly to allow for partial packing or serial number assignment.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Quantity: