How To Fix C2206 - Serial numbers cannot be mantained

C2206 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C2 - Other messages production orders

• Message number: 206

• Message text: Serial numbers cannot be mantained

What causes this issue?

No serial numbers can be maintained for directly produced materials.
This type of processing is not supported.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

C2206 - Details

• The SAP error message C2206, which states "Serial numbers cannot be maintained," typically occurs in the context of handling serial numbers for materials in SAP. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during goods movements, inventory management, or when trying to maintain serial numbers for a specific material.
  Causes of Error C2206
  
  
  Material Master Settings: The material may not be set up to manage serial numbers. This can happen if the material type or the specific material master record does not have serial number management enabled.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may not allow for serial number management. For example, if you are trying to perform a transaction that does not support serial numbers, this error may occur.
  
  
  Status of the Material: The material may be in a status that does not allow for serial number maintenance, such as being blocked or in a non-usable state.
  
  
  Transaction Context: The specific transaction you