How To Fix CPCL_VERS183 - The routing is for serialized production but material &1 not

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CPCL_VERS - Task List Version

• Message number: 183

• Message text: The routing is for serialized production but material &1 not

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CPCL_VERS183 - The routing is for serialized production but material &1 not ?

  The SAP error message CPCL_VERS183 indicates that there is a mismatch between the routing and the material in terms of serialization. Specifically, the error states that the routing is set up for serialized production, but the material in question is not defined as a serialized material. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Routing Configuration: The routing for the production process is configured to require serialized production, which means that each individual item produced must be tracked with a unique serial number.
  Material Master Data: The material in question is not set up as a serialized material in the material master data. This means that the system does not expect to track individual items with serial numbers for this material.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take one of the following actions:
  
  
  Change Material Master Data:
  
  If the material should indeed be serialized, you need to update the material master record to indicate that it is a serialized material. This can be done by:
  
  Navigating to the material master (transaction code MM02).
  Selecting the appropriate views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, or Plant Data).
  Setting the "Serial Number Management" indicator to "At Production" or "At Goods Movement" as required.
  
  
  
  
  
  Adjust Routing:
  
  If the material should not be serialized, you need to modify the routing to remove the serialization requirement. This can be done by:
  
  Navigating to the routing (transaction code CA02).
  Adjusting the settings to ensure that serialization is not required for the production process.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Production Order:
  
  Ensure that the production order is correctly referencing the material and routing. If there are inconsistencies, you may need to recreate the production order after making the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Serial Number Management: Understand how serial number management works in SAP, including the different types of serialization (e.g., at production, at goods receipt).
  Routing and Production Orders: Familiarize yourself with how routings are created and maintained in SAP, and how they relate to production orders.
  Material Master Data: Review the material master data settings to ensure that all relevant fields are correctly configured for your production needs.
  
  Additional Steps:
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the production process to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  Documentation: Document any changes made to the material master or routing for future reference and compliance.
  
  By addressing the mismatch between the routing and the material master data, you should be able to resolve the CPCL_VERS183 error and proceed with your production activities.