How To Fix CO749 - Serial number management is not possible for material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 749

• Message text: Serial number management is not possible for material &

What causes this issue?

There is no serial number management for the components you have
chosen.

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?

If you have maintained serial numbers for the components selected then
you must enter a serial number profile for the component in the
material master.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO749 - Serial number management is not possible for material & ?

  The SAP error message CO749 indicates that serial number management is not possible for a specific material. This error typically arises in the context of production or inventory management when dealing with materials that are supposed to have serial numbers assigned to them.
  Cause:
  
  Material Master Settings: The material in question may not be configured to manage serial numbers. This can happen if the serial number management indicator is not set in the material master record.
  Document Type: The document type being used may not support serial number management.
  Status of the Material: The material might be in a status that does not allow for serial number assignment (e.g., blocked or inactive).
  Plant Settings: The plant settings may not allow for serial number management for that specific material.
  Transaction Context: The transaction being executed may not be appropriate for serial number management (e.g., certain types of goods movements).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the "Basic Data" and "Plant Data" views.
  Ensure that the "Serial Number Management" checkbox is checked for the relevant plant and storage location.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type:
  
  Ensure that the document type you are using supports serial number management. You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Verify that the material is not blocked or inactive. If it is, you may need to change its status.
  
  
  
  Plant Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the plant in transaction code OMLV (for serial number management settings) to ensure that it is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Transaction Review:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct transaction for the operation you are trying to perform. Some transactions may not support serial number management.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be required for your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  OMLV (Serial Number Management Configuration)
  CO01 (Create Production Order)
  MIGO (Goods Movement)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to serial number management.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to manage serial numbers.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult SAP's help documentation for further troubleshooting steps.