/SCWM/UI_POST024 - First delete the serial number before reducing the quantity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/UI_POST -

• Message number: 024

• Message text: First delete the serial number before reducing the quantity

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/UI_POST024 - First delete the serial number before reducing the quantity ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/UI_POST024 indicates that there is an attempt to reduce the quantity of a product that is associated with a serial number in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. This error typically occurs when you try to adjust the quantity of a serialized item without first deleting or managing the associated serial number.
  Cause:
  
  Serialized Item: The item you are trying to adjust has a serial number assigned to it.
  Quantity Adjustment: You are attempting to reduce the quantity of the item without first handling the serial number.
  System Restrictions: SAP EWM has built-in restrictions to ensure that serialized items are managed correctly, preventing quantity adjustments that could lead to inconsistencies in inventory records.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  Identify the Serial Number: Determine which serial number is associated with the item you are trying to adjust.
  Delete or Manage the Serial Number:
  
  If you want to reduce the quantity, you must first delete the serial number associated with the item. This can typically be done in the serial number management screen.
  Alternatively, if you need to keep the serial number, you may need to adjust the quantity of the serialized item in a way that respects the existing serial number assignments.
  
  
  Perform the Quantity Adjustment: After managing the serial number, you can proceed with the quantity adjustment.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP EWM for managing serial numbers, such as /SCWM/PRDI for product data management or /SCWM/NUMC for serial number management.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed instructions on managing serialized inventory and understanding the implications of serial number assignments.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to delete or manage serial numbers in the system.
  Consult with SAP Support: If you continue to experience issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for assistance, as they may have additional insights or solutions based on your specific configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully adjust the quantity of the serialized item in SAP EWM.