How To Fix EG010 - No serial number has been specified for this piece of equipment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EG - IS-U device management

• Message number: 010

• Message text: No serial number has been specified for this piece of equipment

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to create a piece of <DS:GLOS.equipment>equipment</>
that requires serialization.

System Response

No <DS:GLOS.serial number>serial number</> has been allocated to this
piece of equipment.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the serial data of the piece of equipment.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EG010 - No serial number has been specified for this piece of equipment ?

  The SAP error message EG010, which states "No serial number has been specified for this piece of equipment," typically occurs in the context of equipment management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system expects a serial number to be associated with a specific piece of equipment, but none has been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Serial Number: The most common cause is that the equipment master record does not have a serial number assigned to it.
  Incorrect Configuration: The equipment type may be configured to require a serial number, but it has not been entered.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of the equipment record, the serial number field may have been overlooked or incorrectly filled.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Equipment Master Record:
  
  Navigate to the equipment master record (transaction code IE02 or IE03).
  Verify if a serial number is assigned to the equipment. If not, you will need to enter a valid serial number.
  
  
  
  Assign Serial Number:
  
  If the equipment is supposed to have a serial number, you can assign one by editing the equipment master record.
  Ensure that the serial number is unique and follows the required format.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you are a system administrator or have access to configuration settings, check the equipment type settings in the configuration (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the settings for serial number management are correctly configured according to your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Validation:
  
  Ensure that users are trained to enter the serial number when creating or modifying equipment records.
  Implement validation checks in the system to prevent saving equipment records without a serial number if it is mandatory.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Serial Number Management: Understand how serial numbers are managed in SAP, including the implications of having or not having a serial number for equipment.
  Equipment Types: Familiarize yourself with the different equipment types and their settings in SAP, as some may require serial numbers while others may not.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on managing equipment and serial numbers.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EG010 error and ensure that your equipment records are correctly maintained in the SAP system.