How To Fix IB_DECO115 - Complete the material number for the serial number

IB_DECO115 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IB_DECO - IB: Messages for IBase

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Complete the material number for the serial number

What causes this issue?

You entered a serial number, but you left the corresponding field for
the material number blank.

System Response

Since a serial number is only unique in combination with a material
number, the system requires you to enter a material number.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

IB_DECO115 - Details

• The SAP error message IB_DECO115 ("Complete the material number for the serial number") typically occurs in the context of handling serial numbers in SAP, particularly when dealing with inventory management or logistics processes. This error indicates that the system requires a material number to be associated with a serial number, but it is currently missing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Number: The most common cause of this error is that the serial number you are trying to process does not have an associated material number in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been an oversight during data entry, where the material number was not entered or was entered incorrectly.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the system that prevent the proper association of serial numbers with material numbers.
  Incomplete Master Data: The material master data may not be fully maintained, leading to missing links between materials and their serial numbers.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Serial Number Assignment:
  
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