How To Fix EM10033 - Serial number is in plant &1; plant &2 was specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Serial number is in plant &1; plant &2 was specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EM10033 - Serial number is in plant &1; plant &2 was specified ?

  The SAP error message EM10033 indicates a conflict between the serial number and the plants specified in a transaction. Specifically, it means that the serial number you are trying to use is associated with one plant (plant &1), but you are attempting to use it in a different plant (plant &2). This can occur in various scenarios, such as during goods movements, inventory management, or when processing sales orders.
  Cause:
  
  Serial Number Assignment: The serial number is assigned to a specific plant, and it cannot be used in another plant unless it is transferred or moved.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have mistakenly entered the wrong plant in the transaction.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of serial number management in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Plant Assignment: Check the serial number's assignment to ensure it is correctly associated with the intended plant. You can do this by using transaction codes like IQ03 (Display Serial Number) to view the details of the serial number.
  Correct Plant in Transaction: If the serial number is indeed assigned to the correct plant, ensure that you are entering the correct plant in your transaction. If you are trying to use the serial number in a different plant, you will need to either:
  
  Change the plant in the transaction to match the plant associated with the serial number.
  Transfer the serial number to the desired plant using the appropriate movement type (e.g., 311 for stock transfer).
  
  
  Check Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings for serial number management in the system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  IQ03: Display Serial Number
  MIGO: Goods Movement
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  
  
  Movement Types: Understand the movement types related to stock transfers and how they affect serial number assignments.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on serial number management and handling errors related to serial numbers.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.