How To Fix CCMM242 - No valid serial number profile exists for the material entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CCMM - Message Class for A&D CCM

• Message number: 242

• Message text: No valid serial number profile exists for the material entered

What causes this issue?

A prerequisite for the installation/removal of a material in combination
with a simultaneous goods movement is, that serialization procedure
<ZH>MMSL</> is maintained in the serial number profile of the relevant
material.

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?

Maintain the serial number profile or use transactions which perform the
installation/removal and the goods movement of the material separately.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CCMM242 - No valid serial number profile exists for the material entered ?

  The SAP error message CCMM242 indicates that there is no valid serial number profile assigned to the material you are trying to process. This error typically occurs in scenarios where serial number management is enabled for a material, but the system cannot find a corresponding serial number profile.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Serial Number Profile: The material does not have a serial number profile assigned in the material master data.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not support serial number management.
  Configuration Issues: The serial number profile may not be properly configured in the system.
  Material Status: The material may be in a status that does not allow for serial number assignment.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM02).
  Check the "Sales: General/Plant" or "Plant Data/Storage" views to see if a serial number profile is assigned.
  If not, assign a valid serial number profile.
  
  
  
  Assign Serial Number Profile:
  
  If the material does not have a serial number profile, you can assign one by editing the material master.
  Ensure that the serial number profile is appropriate for the material type and business process.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Type:
  
  Ensure that the material type you are using supports serial number management. You can check this in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Logistics - General > Master Data > Material Master > Settings for Key Fields > Define Serial Number Profiles.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the serial number profile is correctly configured in the system.
  You can check the configuration settings for serial number profiles in the same SPRO path mentioned above.
  
  
  
  Review Material Status:
  
  Check if the material is in a status that allows for serial number assignment. If the material is blocked or inactive, you may need to change its status.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct serial number profile to use, consult your organization's documentation or SAP help resources.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM03: Display Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to serial number profiles.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CCMM242 error and successfully manage serial numbers for your materials in SAP.