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Serial and Batch Number Tracking in SAP S/4 HANA

Written by Ross Barnes-Moore | Jun 6, 2023 8:22:07 AM

Serial and batch number tracking refers to the ability to track individual items by their unique serial or batch number. This feature is particularly useful in industries such as pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, and electronics, where it is important to track individual items from production through distribution to ensure product safety, quality, and compliance with regulations.


Some of the key features of Serial and Batch Number Tracking in SAP S/4 HANA are:

  • Serial number management: This provides tools for managing serial numbers, including the ability to generate and assign unique serial numbers to individual items, track serial numbers throughout the supply chain, and associate serial numbers with specific customer orders.

  • Batch management: SAP S/4 HANA also provides tools for managing batches, including the ability to assign unique batch numbers to groups of items, track batches throughout the supply chain, and associate batches with specific customer orders.

  • Quality management: Providing tools for managing quality control processes, including the ability to track inspection results, generate quality certificates, and manage non-conformance issues.

  • Compliance management: SAP S/4 HANA provides tools for managing regulatory compliance, including the ability to track product traceability, manage recalls, and maintain compliance with industry-specific regulations.


What benefits does Serial and Batch Number Tracking in SAP S/4 HANA provide to your organisation?

  • Improved product safety and quality: Serial and batch number tracking ensures that individual items can be traced throughout the supply chain, reducing the risk of product contamination or other quality issues.

  • Regulatory compliance: Serial and batch number tracking helps organisations to comply with industry-specific regulations and requirements, reducing the risk of non-compliance issues.

  • Improved customer satisfaction: Serial and batch number tracking helps organisations to ensure that the right products are delivered to the right customers, improving customer satisfaction, and reducing the risk of product returns.

  • Improved supply chain visibility: Serial and batch number tracking provides organisations with real-time visibility into inventory levels, production processes, and supply chain activities, helping organisations to make informed decisions about inventory management, production planning, and logistics.

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