What is 'provisional serial number' in SAP SCM-EWM - Extended Warehouse Management?

provisional serial number - Overview

• Component: SCM-EWM

• Component Name: Extended Warehouse Management

• Description: Character string that the system assigns automatically to products subject to serial numbers serial numbers on warehouse number level or in inventory management. Prior to execution of certain process steps in goods receipt management, you must replace the provisional serial number by manually entering a valid serial number.

provisional serial number - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A provisional serial number is a unique identifier assigned to a material in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM). It is used to track the movement of goods within the warehouse and to ensure that the right material is being shipped to the right customer. The serial number is generated when the material is received in the warehouse and can be used to identify the material throughout its journey. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The provisional serial number can be used to track the movement of goods within the warehouse. It can be used to identify the material when it is received, when it is moved from one location to another, and when it is shipped out of the warehouse. The serial number can also be used to ensure that the right material is being shipped to the right customer. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that the provisional serial number is correctly assigned to each material. This will help ensure that the right material is being shipped out of the warehouse and that any discrepancies can be quickly identified and rectified. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The provisional serial number can be used in conjunction with other tracking methods such as barcodes or RFID tags. This will help ensure that all materials are tracked accurately throughout their journey in the warehouse.