How To Fix IB_DECO122 - Serial number &2 for material &1 does not exist in any installed base

IB_DECO122 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IB_DECO - IB: Messages for IBase

• Message number: 122

• Message text: Serial number &2 for material &1 does not exist in any installed base

What causes this issue?

On &V3& at &V4&, serial number &V2& for material &V1& does not exist in
any installed base.

System Response

The system terminates processing.

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_DECO122 - Details

• The SAP error message IB_DECO122 indicates that the system is unable to find a specific serial number for a material in any installed base. This typically occurs in the context of managing installed base data, which is crucial for tracking serialized products and their associated components.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Serial Number: The serial number you are trying to use does not exist in the installed base for the specified material.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number provided may be incorrect or not linked to the serial number in question.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be a delay or issue in data synchronization between different modules or systems.
  
  Configuration Issues: The installed base may not be properly configured to recognize the serial number for the material.
  Deletion of Serial Number: The serial number may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for current transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Serial Number: Check if the serial number exists in the system. You can