How To Fix EAMS_BO504 - Serial number cannot be filled without Material

EAMS_BO504 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EAMS_BO - Business Object Layer

• Message number: 504

• Message text: Serial number cannot be filled without Material

What causes this issue?

You have entered a serial number without providing a valid material.

System Response

Serial number can only appear together with material in the object list.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EAMS_BO504 - Details

• The SAP error message EAMS_BO504, which states "Serial number cannot be filled without Material," typically occurs in the context of managing materials and their associated serial numbers in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is trying to assign a serial number to an item, but the material number is not specified or is missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Number: The most common cause of this error is that the material number has not been entered in the transaction where you are trying to assign a serial number.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to handle serial numbers for the specific material type.
  Transaction Context: The error may arise in specific transactions where the material number is a prerequisite for entering serial numbers, such as in goods movements, inventory management, or production orders.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Material Number: Ensure that you have entered a valid material number in the relevant field before trying