How To Fix CNV_PE672 - Serial no. profile deactivated for material &1 plant &2. SERNP value &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_PE - General messages for posting engine

• Message number: 672

• Message text: Serial no. profile deactivated for material &1 plant &2. SERNP value &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_PE672 - Serial no. profile deactivated for material &1 plant &2. SERNP value &3 ?

  The SAP error message CNV_PE672 indicates that a serial number profile has been deactivated for a specific material and plant combination. This error typically arises during processes that involve serial number management, such as goods movements, production, or inventory management.
  Cause:
  
  Deactivated Serial Number Profile: The serial number profile for the specified material and plant has been deactivated. This can happen if the profile was intentionally disabled or if it was not set up correctly.
  Incorrect Configuration: The material may not be assigned to the correct serial number profile, or the profile may not be active for the specified plant.
  Data Migration Issues: If this error occurs during a data migration process, it may indicate that the serial number data is not aligned with the current configuration in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Serial Number Profile:
  
  Go to the transaction code OIS2 (or SPRO for configuration) to check the serial number profile settings.
  Ensure that the serial number profile assigned to the material is active for the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Activate the Profile:
  
  If the profile is deactivated, you can activate it by selecting the appropriate profile and changing its status to active.
  
  
  
  Assign Correct Profile:
  
  If the material is not assigned to the correct serial number profile, you can assign the appropriate profile using transaction code MM02 (Change Material) and navigating to the relevant views.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the specific material and ensure that all relevant fields related to serial number management are correctly filled out.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for any specific configurations that may be required for your business processes.
  
  
  
  Data Migration:
  
  If this error occurs during a data migration process, ensure that the serial number data being migrated is compatible with the target system's configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM02: Change Material
  OIS2: Serial Number Profile Configuration
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the serial number profiles and material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CNV_PE672 error and ensure that the serial number profile is correctly configured for the material and plant in question.