How To Fix CPCL_VERS121 - Serialized selected but material &1 in plant &2 has no serial no. profile

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPCL_VERS - Task List Version

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Serialized selected but material &1 in plant &2 has no serial no. profile

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPCL_VERS121 - Serialized selected but material &1 in plant &2 has no serial no. profile ?

  The SAP error message CPCL_VERS121 indicates that a serialized material is selected for processing, but the specified material in the given plant does not have a serial number profile assigned to it. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during goods movements, production orders, or when trying to create a delivery for a serialized material.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Serial Number Profile: The material in question does not have a serial number profile assigned in the material master data.
  Incorrect Plant Assignment: The serial number profile may be assigned to the material in a different plant, but not in the specified plant.
  Material Type Restrictions: The material type may not be configured to handle serialized items properly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the serial number management in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Sales Organization Data" or "Plant Data" views to see if a serial number profile is assigned.
  If not, assign a valid serial number profile to the material for the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  Assign Serial Number Profile:
  
  If the material does not have a serial number profile, you can assign one by using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Navigate to the appropriate view (e.g., Plant Data) and assign a serial number profile.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant-Specific Settings:
  
  Ensure that the serial number profile is correctly assigned for the specific plant where the error occurred.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, check the configuration settings for serial number management in the system (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the serial number profiles are correctly defined and linked to the material types.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Consultant:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP Basis or functional consultant for further assistance. They can help check for any underlying configuration issues or system settings that may be causing the problem.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Serial Number Management: Understand how serial number management works in SAP, including the importance of serial number profiles and their configuration.
  Material Master Data: Familiarize yourself with the different views of the material master and how they relate to serial number management.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to material management include:
  
  MM01 (Create Material)
  MM02 (Change Material)
  MM03 (Display Material)
  MMBE (Stock Overview)
  MB1A (Goods Withdrawal)
  MB1B (Transfer Posting)
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CPCL_VERS121 error and ensure that the material is properly configured for serialized handling in SAP.