How To Fix IB_DECO137 - Serial number &2 for material &1 is already assigned to an installed base

IB_DECO137 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IB_DECO - IB: Messages for IBase

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Serial number &2 for material &1 is already assigned to an installed base

This text is similar to NA IB_DECO129

What causes this issue?

Serial number &V1& for material &V2& was already assigned to an
installed base on &V3& at &V4&.

System Response

The system cannot process the serial number that was entered.

How to fix this error?

The initial screen does not allow for transfers from another installed
base. Enter the serial number on the installed base processing screen.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

IB_DECO137 - Details

• The SAP error message IB_DECO137 indicates that a specific serial number for a material is already assigned to an installed base. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Installed Base (IB) management, where serial numbers are used to track individual items or components.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to assign a serial number to an installed base that is already linked to another installed base or has been previously assigned. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The serial number has already been assigned to a different installed base.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data entry process, leading to an attempt to assign a serial number that is already in use.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the installed base management in SAP.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Use transaction codes like IE03 (Display Equipment) or IB01