How To Fix I3028 - Serial number & does not exist for material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: I3 - PM Order Management and PM/SD Interface

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Serial number & does not exist for material &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message I3028 - Serial number & does not exist for material & ?

  The SAP error message I3028 indicates that a serial number does not exist for a specific material. This error typically occurs in scenarios where serial number management is enabled for a material, and the system cannot find the specified serial number in the database.
  
  Cause:
  
  Serial Number Not Created: The serial number for the material has not been created or recorded in the system.
  Incorrect Serial Number: The serial number entered may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Material Not Managed with Serial Numbers: The material in question may not be set up to use serial number management.
  Data Deletion: The serial number may have been deleted or is no longer valid.
  Incorrect Plant or Storage Location: The serial number may exist, but it is associated with a different plant or storage location than the one being referenced.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Serial Number: Check the serial number entered for any typographical errors. Ensure that it matches the format and value expected