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

serial number requirement - Overview

• Component: SCM-EWM

• Component Name: Extended Warehouse Management

• Description: Indicator in the serial number profile that provides information as to whether and how serial numbers should be assigned to a product. Possible serial number requirements include: serial number requirement in inventory management or for document items.

serial number requirement - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Serial number requirement is a feature in SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) that requires the user to enter a unique serial number for each item in a delivery. This ensures that each item is tracked and accounted for, and can be used to trace the item’s history. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the serial number requirement feature, the user must first enable it in the system settings. Once enabled, the user must enter a unique serial number for each item in a delivery. The serial number must be entered before the delivery can be completed. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that each serial number is unique and not reused. This will help ensure that each item is tracked and accounted for correctly. Additionally, it is important to keep track of all serial numbers used in order to trace an item’s history if needed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP EWM and its features, please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tutorials and tips on how to use SAP EWM.