/SCWM/UI_PI035 - Serial number proposal not allowed in physical inventory area &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/UI_PI -

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Serial number proposal not allowed in physical inventory area &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/UI_PI035 - Serial number proposal not allowed in physical inventory area &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/UI_PI035 Serial number proposal not allowed in physical inventory area &1 typically occurs in the context of warehouse management and physical inventory processes within the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the serial number handling in a specific physical inventory area.
  Cause:
  
  Serial Number Management Settings: The physical inventory area may not be configured to allow serial number management. This can happen if the settings for the inventory area do not permit serial number tracking.
  Inventory Area Configuration: The physical inventory area specified in the error message may not be set up to handle items that require serial numbers.
  Item Master Data: The material master data for the item in question may not be configured to allow serial number tracking.
  Inventory Document: The inventory document being processed may not be set up correctly to include serial number items.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Physical Inventory Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the physical inventory area in SAP EWM.
  Ensure that the area is set up to allow serial number management. This can typically be found in the customizing settings under the warehouse management section.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the item in question. Ensure that the serial number management is activated for the material.
  Navigate to the material master record and verify the settings under the "Sales" and "Plant" views.
  
  
  
  Adjust Inventory Document:
  
  If you are working with a specific inventory document, ensure that it is correctly configured to include items that require serial numbers.
  You may need to create a new inventory document that allows for serial number tracking.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to physical inventory and serial number management for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCWM/PI for physical inventory and /SCWM/MAT1 for material master data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide patches or updates that address known issues.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform actions related to serial number management and physical inventory.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.