How To Fix /SCWM/WMEBASICS071 - Serial number profile &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/WMEBASICS -

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Serial number profile &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/WMEBASICS071 - Serial number profile &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/WMEBASICS071 Serial number profile &1 does not exist typically occurs in the context of Warehouse Management (WM) or Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when the system is trying to process a serial number that is not associated with a valid serial number profile.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Serial Number Profile: The specified serial number profile (indicated by &1 in the error message) has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The serial number profile may not be correctly assigned to the material or product in question.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the material master or product master, where the serial number profile should be defined.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the serial number profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Serial Number Profile:
  
  Go to the transaction code OIS2 (for serial number profiles) or SPRO (to access the configuration menu).
  Verify if the serial number profile exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Assign Serial Number Profile:
  
  Ensure that the serial number profile is assigned to the relevant material or product. This can be done in the material master (transaction code MM02).
  Navigate to the "Sales: General/Plant" or "Plant Data/Storage" views and check the serial number profile field.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master data is correctly maintained. Check for any inconsistencies or missing information related to the serial number profile.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and manage serial number profiles. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on managing serial number profiles.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  OIS2: Maintain Serial Number Profiles
  SPRO: SAP Reference IMG (Implementation Guide)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message regarding the missing serial number profile in SAP.