How To Fix EM10044 - Material/serial number &1 is already in the document items

EM10044 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Material/serial number &1 is already in the document items

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EM10044 - Material/serial number &1 is already in the document items ?

  The SAP error message EM10044 indicates that a material or serial number you are trying to enter is already present in the document items. This typically occurs in scenarios where you are trying to add a material or serial number to a document (like a delivery, invoice, or goods movement) that already contains that specific material or serial number.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the material or serial number has already been entered in the same document.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may not allow duplicate entries for specific materials or serial numbers.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to prevent duplicate entries for specific processes or transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Items: Review the document items to confirm if the material or serial number is already listed. If it is, you may need to adjust your entry.
  Remove Duplicate Entry: If you find that the material or serial number is already