How To Fix CI036 - There must be a serial number for material &1 in plant &2

CI036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI - Plant maintenance task list messages

• Message number: 036

• Message text: There must be a serial number for material &1 in plant &2

What causes this issue?

A <DS:GLOS.3528EA4BE8AA5570E10000009B38F983>serial number profile</>
with a serial number requirement has been entered in the material
master record. The system cannot automatically determine the serial
numbers in backflushing.

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?

Check whether the material is really to be backflushed. Adjust the
serial number profile in such a way that the use of serial numbers is
not compulsory during the serialization operation <LS>MMSL</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI036 - There must be a serial number for material &1 in plant &2 ?

  The SAP error message CI036, which states "There must be a serial number for material &1 in plant &2," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and material handling within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system expects a serial number for a specific material in a particular plant, but it has not been provided or is missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Serial Number Requirement: The material in question is configured to require serial numbers in the material master data. This is common for items that are tracked individually, such as high-value equipment or items that require traceability.
  Missing Serial Number: When trying to perform an operation (like goods receipt, goods issue, or transfer posting) involving this material, the system checks for a serial number and finds none.
  Incorrect Configuration: The material may be set up incorrectly in the material master, or the serial number management settings may not be properly configured for the