/SCWM/UI_POST017 - No serial numbers exist for stock selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/UI_POST -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: No serial numbers exist for stock selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/UI_POST017 - No serial numbers exist for stock selected ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/UI_POST017 No serial numbers exist for stock selected typically occurs in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when you are trying to perform an operation (like posting goods movements) on stock that requires serial number tracking, but the selected stock does not have any associated serial numbers.
  Cause:
  
  No Serial Numbers Assigned: The stock you are trying to process does not have any serial numbers assigned to it. This can happen if the stock was received without serial numbers or if the serial numbers were not properly recorded during the goods receipt process.
  Incorrect Stock Selection: You may have selected stock that is not meant to be tracked by serial numbers, or you may have selected the wrong stock type.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not set up correctly for serial number management.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Serial Number Assignment:
  
  Verify if the stock you are trying to process has serial numbers assigned. You can do this by checking the stock overview in the EWM system.
  If the stock is supposed to have serial numbers, ensure that they were recorded during the goods receipt or production process.
  
  
  
  Assign Serial Numbers:
  
  If the stock does not have serial numbers, you may need to assign them manually if applicable. This can be done through the appropriate transaction or interface in SAP EWM.
  
  
  
  Review Stock Selection:
  
  Ensure that you are selecting the correct stock that is supposed to have serial numbers. Double-check the stock type and the specific items you are working with.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for serial number management in your SAP EWM system. Ensure that the relevant settings for serial number tracking are correctly configured for the materials in question.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on handling serial numbers in EWM.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Serial Number Management: Understand how serial number management works in SAP EWM, including how to configure it and the processes involved in assigning and managing serial numbers.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP EWM that deal with stock management and serial number assignment.
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in stock handling are trained on the importance of serial number tracking and the processes involved in managing it.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that your stock is properly managed with the required serial numbers.