/SCWM/UI_POST021 - Stock is serialized; selection of serial numbers required

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/UI_POST -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Stock is serialized; selection of serial numbers required

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/UI_POST021 - Stock is serialized; selection of serial numbers required ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/UI_POST021 Stock is serialized; selection of serial numbers required typically occurs in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module when you are trying to perform an operation on stock that is serialized. This means that the stock items in question are tracked individually by their serial numbers, and the system requires you to specify which serial numbers you are working with.
  Cause:
  
  Serialized Stock: The stock you are trying to process is serialized, meaning each unit of stock has a unique serial number.
  Missing Serial Number Selection: The operation you are attempting (such as goods movement, picking, or posting) requires you to select the specific serial numbers for the items you are handling, but you have not done so.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to select the appropriate serial numbers for the stock you are working with. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Identify the Stock: Determine which stock item is causing the error. This can usually be found in the transaction or screen where the error occurred.
  
  
  Select Serial Numbers:
  
  Navigate to the screen where you are performing the operation (e.g., goods movement, picking).
  Look for a section or button that allows you to select serial numbers. This may be labeled as "Select Serial Numbers" or similar.
  Choose the appropriate serial numbers from the list of available serial numbers for the stock item.
  
  
  
  Complete the Operation: After selecting the required serial numbers, proceed with the operation you were attempting to perform.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Configuration: Ensure that the material in question is correctly configured for serialization in the material master. This includes settings in the material type and plant data.
  Stock Overview: You can check the stock overview in EWM to see the available serial numbers for the material.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed instructions on handling serialized stock in EWM.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to select serial numbers and perform the operation.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.