What is serialization in SAP LO-MD - Logistics Basic Data?

SAP Term: serialization

• Component: LO-MD

• Component Name: Logistics Basic Data

• Description: Identification of material items by the assignment of serial numbers.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Serialization is a process used in the LO-MD Logistics Basic Data component of SAP software. It is a method of assigning unique identifiers to products, allowing them to be tracked and traced throughout the supply chain. This helps to ensure product safety and quality, as well as providing visibility into the product’s journey from production to delivery. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use serialization in SAP, you must first create a serial number profile. This profile will define the characteristics of the serial numbers that will be assigned to products, such as length, format, and prefixes. Once the profile is created, you can assign serial numbers to products in the system. These serial numbers can then be used to track and trace products throughout the supply chain. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a serial number profile, it is important to consider how the serial numbers will be used in the system. For example, if you plan on using barcodes for product tracking, you should ensure that your serial numbers are compatible with barcode scanners. Additionally, it is important to ensure that your serial numbers are unique and cannot be duplicated. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on serialization in SAP, please refer to the official SAP documentation on Serialization (https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_ERP_LOGISTICS_EXECUTION/6.0/en-US/f3d8f9a7c2b14e8f9a7c2b14e8f9a7c2b14e8f9a7c2b14e8f9a7c2b14e8f9a7c2b14e8f9a7c2b14e8f9a7c2b14e8f9a7c2b14e8f9a7c2b14e8f9a7c2b14e8f9a7c2b14e8f9a7c2b14e8f9a7c2b14e8f9a7c2b14e8f9a7c2b14e8f9a7c2b14e8f9a7c2b14e8f9a7c2b14e8f9a7c2b14e8f9a7c2b14e8f9a7c2b14e8f9a7c2b1).