How To Fix C2089 - Order &: Release refused - Please maintain serial numbers

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C2 - Other messages production orders

• Message number: 089

• Message text: Order &: Release refused - Please maintain serial numbers

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C2089 - Order &: Release refused - Please maintain serial numbers ?

  The SAP error message C2089 ("Order &: Release refused - Please maintain serial numbers") typically occurs in the context of production orders, maintenance orders, or similar processes where serial number management is required. This error indicates that the system is preventing the release of the order because the necessary serial numbers have not been maintained.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Serial Numbers: The order requires serial numbers to be assigned, but none have been provided.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to require serial numbers for certain materials or order types, and if these are not maintained, the order cannot be released.
  Order Type: The order type may be set up to require serial number tracking, and if the serial numbers are not entered, the system will block the release.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Serial Numbers:
  
  Go to the order in question (e.g., production order, maintenance order).
  Navigate to the serial number assignment section.
  Enter the required serial numbers for the components or