/SCWM/UI_POST027 - You do not need to specify serial numbers for this stock

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/UI_POST -

• Message number: 027

• Message text: You do not need to specify serial numbers for this stock

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/UI_POST027 - You do not need to specify serial numbers for this stock ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/UI_POST027 indicates that the system does not require serial numbers for the stock you are trying to process. This error typically occurs in the context of handling stock in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module of SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Stock Type Configuration: The stock type you are working with may not be configured to require serial numbers. This can happen if the material master or the warehouse management settings do not specify that serial numbers are mandatory for that particular stock type.
  Material Master Settings: The material in question may not be set up to require serial numbers. This is defined in the material master data under the "General Plant Data/Storage" or "Sales: General/Plant" views.
  Warehouse Process Type: The warehouse process type being used may not require serial numbers for the operations being performed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: 
  
  Go to the material master record for the relevant material and check the settings under the "General Plant Data/Storage" view. Ensure that the "Serial Number Management" field is set to "Required" if you want to enforce serial number entry.
  
  
  
  Review Warehouse Process Type:
  
  Check the configuration of the warehouse process type being used. Ensure that it is set up to require serial numbers if that is your business requirement.
  
  
  
  Adjust Stock Type Settings:
  
  If the stock type does not require serial numbers, and you want to change this behavior, you may need to adjust the configuration in the EWM settings to enforce serial number management for that stock type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant to understand the implications of changing these settings, as it may affect other processes in your warehouse management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) to modify material master data or SPRO to access the configuration settings for warehouse management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide additional guidance on serial number management in EWM.
  Testing: After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the system behaves as expected and that the error message no longer appears when processing stock.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCWM/UI_POST027 and ensure that your stock handling processes align with your business requirements regarding serial number management.