How To Fix ARBERP_MAP_SD151 - Serial numbers could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARBERP_MAP_SD - Message class for SD integration

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Serial numbers could not be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ARBERP_MAP_SD151 - Serial numbers could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message ARBERP_MAP_SD151 indicates that the system was unable to determine the serial numbers for a specific item during a sales order or delivery process. This issue typically arises in scenarios where serial number management is enabled for certain materials, and the system cannot find the required serial numbers for the items being processed.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Serial Numbers: The item in question may not have any serial numbers assigned to it in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The material master may not be correctly configured for serial number management.
  Stock Availability: The stock available for the item may not have any serial numbers assigned, or the serial numbers may not be available in the required storage location.
  Document Type Issues: The document type being used may not be set up to handle serial numbers correctly.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or assign serial numbers.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Serial Number Assignment:
  
  Go to the material master record and check if serial number management is activated for the material.
  Ensure that there are available serial numbers in stock for the item.
  
  
  
  Review Stock Overview:
  
  Use transaction code MMBE to check the stock overview for the material and see if there are any serial numbers assigned to the stock.
  
  
  
  Update Serial Numbers:
  
  If serial numbers are missing, you may need to create or assign serial numbers to the stock using transaction IQ01 (Create Serial Number) or IQ02 (Change Serial Number).
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for serial number management in the material master and ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Check the settings in SPRO under Logistics Execution > Shipping > Delivery > Define Serial Number Management.
  
  
  
  Document Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the document type being used for the sales order or delivery is configured to handle serial numbers.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and manage serial numbers.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  IQ01/IQ02: Create/Change Serial Number
  IQ03: Display Serial Number
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to serial number management.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on serial number management for detailed guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP's official support channels for further assistance.