/SCWM/UI_PI016 - Serial number profile for &1 does not allow you to enter serial numbers

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/UI_PI -

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Serial number profile for &1 does not allow you to enter serial numbers

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/UI_PI016 - Serial number profile for &1 does not allow you to enter serial numbers ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/UI_PI016 Serial number profile for &1 does not allow you to enter serial numbers typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when you are trying to enter or manage serial numbers for a product, but the serial number profile associated with that product does not permit serial number entry.
  Cause:
  
  Serial Number Profile Configuration: The serial number profile assigned to the material or product does not allow for the entry of serial numbers. This could be due to the profile being set to "No Serial Number" or configured in a way that restricts serial number handling.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may not be set up to handle serial numbers. This includes settings in the material type or plant-specific data.
  Warehouse Management Settings: The warehouse management settings may not be configured to allow serial number tracking for the specific warehouse or storage type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Serial Number Profile:
  
  Go to the transaction code OIS2 (for serial number profiles) and check the configuration of the serial number profile assigned to the material.
  Ensure that the profile allows for serial number entry. If it does not, you may need to create or modify a serial number profile that permits this.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master record.
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Plant Data" views to ensure that the serial number management settings are correctly configured.
  Ensure that the material type allows for serial number management.
  
  
  
  Adjust Warehouse Management Settings:
  
  Check the warehouse management settings to ensure that the warehouse and storage type are configured to allow serial number tracking.
  You can use transaction code SPRO to navigate to the relevant configuration settings in the EWM area.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to serial number management in EWM for additional guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OIS2: Serial Number Profile Configuration
  MM03: Display Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to serial number management in your version of SAP EWM.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to manage serial numbers and that there are no restrictions in place.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and successfully manage serial numbers in your SAP EWM system.