How To Fix EM10027 - No material found for serial number &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EM10 - Messages for Transfer Posting via Serial Number

• Message number: 027

• Message text: No material found for serial number &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EM10027 - No material found for serial number &1 ?

  The SAP error message EM10027 "No material found for serial number &1" typically occurs when the system is unable to find a material associated with the specified serial number. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during goods movements, inventory management, or when trying to perform a transaction that requires the serial number to be linked to a material.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Serial Number: The serial number entered may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Material Not Assigned: The serial number may not be assigned to any material in the system.
  Data Deletion: The material or serial number may have been deleted or archived.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the material master or serial number management settings.
  Status of Serial Number: The serial number may be in a status that does not allow it to be used (e.g., blocked or inactive).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Serial Number: Check the serial number for accuracy. Ensure that it is entered correctly and exists in the system.
  Check Material Assignment: Use transaction codes like IQ03 (Display Serial Number) to check if the serial number is assigned to a material. If not, you may need to assign it.
  Review Material Master: Ensure that the material master record is correctly set up to handle serial numbers. Check the configuration in the material master (transaction MM03).
  Check for Deletion/Archiving: Verify if the material or serial number has been deleted or archived. If so, you may need to restore it or create a new entry.
  Consult Configuration: Review the configuration settings for serial number management in the system. This may involve checking the settings in the material type or plant settings.
  Check Serial Number Status: Ensure that the serial number is in an active status and not blocked or inactive.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IQ01 (Create Serial Number), IQ02 (Change Serial Number), and IQ03 (Display Serial Number).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on serial number management and material master settings.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.