How To Fix CPCL_VERS165 - Non-serialized selected but matl &1 in plant &2 has serial number profile

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPCL_VERS - Task List Version

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Non-serialized selected but matl &1 in plant &2 has serial number profile

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPCL_VERS165 - Non-serialized selected but matl &1 in plant &2 has serial number profile ?

  The SAP error message CPCL_VERS165 indicates that a non-serialized material has been selected, but the material in question has a serial number profile assigned to it in the specified plant. This situation typically arises in scenarios involving inventory management, production, or sales where serial numbers are expected for tracking purposes.
  Cause:
  
  Material Configuration: The material in question is configured with a serial number profile in the material master data, which means it is expected to be managed with serial numbers.
  Transaction Type: The transaction being performed (e.g., goods movement, production order, etc.) is attempting to process the material as non-serialized, which conflicts with its configuration.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The error is plant-specific, meaning that the material may have different settings in different plants, and the selected plant has a serial number profile assigned.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the serial number profile assigned to the material in the relevant plant.
  If the material should not require serial numbers, consider changing the serial number profile to a non-serialized option.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transaction Settings:
  
  If the material is indeed supposed to be serialized, ensure that the transaction you are performing is set up to handle serialized materials. This may involve entering serial numbers during the transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, review the settings in the material management module to ensure that the serial number profile is correctly assigned based on business requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult with a SAP Consultant:
  
  If you are unsure about the changes to make or if the material should indeed be non-serialized, consult with a SAP functional consultant or your organization's SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Serial Number Management: Understand how serial number management works in SAP, including the implications of assigning serial numbers to materials.
  Material Master Data: Familiarize yourself with the material master data fields related to serial numbers and how they affect inventory management.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to material management include MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material).
  
  By addressing the configuration and ensuring that the transaction aligns with the material's settings, you should be able to resolve the CPCL_VERS165 error.