How To Fix C2093 - Serial numbers cannot be maintained (see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C2 - Other messages production orders

• Message number: 093

• Message text: Serial numbers cannot be maintained (see long text)

What causes this issue?

You cannot maintain serial numbers for the material to be produced
because the unit of measure of the material is either assigned to a
dimension or the quantity was created with decimal places.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Choose a unit of measure without a dimension or do not specify any
decimal places.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C2093 - Serial numbers cannot be maintained (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message C2093, which states "Serial numbers cannot be maintained (see long text)," typically occurs when there is an issue with the handling of serial numbers in the system. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during goods movements, inventory management, or when trying to create or change documents that involve serial numbers.
  Causes:
  
  
  Serial Number Profile Configuration: The serial number profile may not be correctly configured for the material in question. This can include settings that determine whether serial numbers are mandatory, optional, or not allowed.
  
  
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may not be set up to allow for serial number management. This includes the relevant views (like Sales, Plant, or Storage) not being configured to handle serial numbers.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may not allow for serial number maintenance. For example, some movement types may not require or allow serial numbers.
  
  
  Status of the Material: