How To Fix EG070 - Serial no. &1 already created (same serialization number)

EG070 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EG - IS-U device management

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Serial no. &1 already created (same serialization number)

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to enter a <DS:GLOS.serial number>serial number</>
that was already entered for another <DS:GLOS.material>material</> that
uses the same serialization material.

System Response

In another document, serial numbers were created for material &V2&,
which uses the same serialization material as the current material &3&.
This caused double serial numbers in the serialization material.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries and enter another serial number.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EG070 - Serial no. &1 already created (same serialization number) ?

  The SAP error message EG070 indicates that there is an attempt to create a serial number that already exists in the system. This typically occurs in scenarios where serialization is used for tracking individual items, such as in inventory management or asset management.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Serial Number: The primary cause of this error is that the serial number you are trying to create or assign already exists in the system. This can happen if:
  
  The serial number was previously created for another item.
  There was an error in data entry, leading to the same serial number being entered multiple times.
  The serial number is being reused incorrectly.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: Sometimes, the configuration settings for serial number management may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Serial Numbers: 
  
  Use transaction codes like IQ03 (Display Serial Number) to check if the serial number already exists in the system.
  If it does exist, you may need to use