/SCWM/UI_POST055 - Serial number &1 and unique item identifier &2 not allowed for product &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/UI_POST -

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Serial number &1 and unique item identifier &2 not allowed for product &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/UI_POST055 - Serial number &1 and unique item identifier &2 not allowed for product &3 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/UI_POST055 indicates that there is an issue with the serial number and unique item identifier (UID) for a specific product in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system. This error typically arises when the system detects that the serial number and UID combination is not valid for the specified product.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Serial Number: The serial number provided may not be valid for the product in question. This could be due to the serial number not being assigned to the product or being incorrectly entered.
  Product Configuration: The product may not be configured to allow serial numbers or unique item identifiers. This can happen if the product master data does not have the necessary settings enabled.
  Duplicate Serial Number: The serial number may already be assigned to another product or item, leading to a conflict.
  Status of the Serial Number: The serial number might be in a status that does not allow it to be used (e.g., blocked, inactive).
  Warehouse Management Settings: There may be specific settings in the warehouse management configuration that restrict the use of certain serial numbers or UIDs.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Serial Number: Check the serial number and ensure it is correctly entered and valid for the product. You can do this by looking it up in the system.
  Check Product Configuration: Review the product master data to ensure that it is set up to allow serial numbers and UIDs. This includes checking the relevant fields in the material master.
  Check for Duplicates: Ensure that the serial number is not already assigned to another product or item. You can use transaction codes like IQ01 (Create Serial Number) or IQ02 (Change Serial Number) to check the status of the serial number.
  Review Serial Number Status: Make sure that the serial number is active and not blocked or inactive. You can check this in the serial number management section.
  Consult Warehouse Management Settings: Review the warehouse management settings to ensure there are no restrictions on the use of the serial number or UID for the product in question.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Help Portal for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), IQ01, IQ02, and /SCWM/PRD (Product Master).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  Documentation: Review the SAP EWM documentation for information on serial number management and product configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.