How To Fix COOS046 - Insufficient serial numbers created for order &1

COOS046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COOS - Order Split

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Insufficient serial numbers created for order &1

What causes this issue?

A serial number must be stated for the order that is to be split. An
insufficient number of serial numbers has been created for the order.

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?

Generate additional serial number and run the order split once again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COOS046 - Insufficient serial numbers created for order &1 ?

  The SAP error message COOS046, which states "Insufficient serial numbers created for order &1," typically occurs in the context of production orders or goods movements where serial number management is involved. This error indicates that the system expects a certain number of serial numbers to be assigned to a production order or delivery, but the required number has not been created or recorded.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Insufficient Serial Numbers: The primary cause of this error is that the number of serial numbers that have been created or assigned to the order is less than what is required. This can happen if:
  
  The production order is for a quantity greater than the number of serial numbers created.
  Serial numbers were not generated or recorded properly during the production process.
  There was a mistake in the configuration of the serial number management settings.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the serial number profiles or the settings