How To Fix IE053 - Stock check indicator change! Check settings for serialization procedures

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IE - SAPLIEL2: Equipment hierarchies

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Stock check indicator change! Check settings for serialization procedures

What causes this issue?

Changing the stock check indicator can result in inconsistencies in the
settings for the serialization procedures.
Check these settings for the serial number profile in the Detail
screen.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Furthermore, you should check whether changing the stock check
indicator should also affect existing serial numbers.
In a productive system, this is strongly recommended. You can execute
<DS:REPO.RISERNR9>program RISERNR9</> to trace changes for existing
serial numbers. You should read the accompanying program documentation.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IE053 - Stock check indicator change! Check settings for serialization procedures ?

  The SAP error message "IE053 Stock check indicator change! Check settings for serialization procedures" typically occurs in the context of inventory management and serialization in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the stock check indicator related to serialized materials. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Stock Check Indicator Change: The error suggests that there has been a change in the stock check indicator for a material that is serialized. This can happen if the settings for the material have been modified in a way that conflicts with existing stock or serialization procedures.
  Serialization Procedures: The serialization procedures defined in the system may not align with the current settings of the material. This can occur if the material was previously set up for serialization and the stock check indicator was changed to a non-serialized setting or vice versa.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or in the serialization settings that need to be addressed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the settings for the stock check indicator and serialization.
  Ensure that the stock check indicator is correctly set according to the business requirements and that it matches the serialization settings.
  
  
  
  Review Serialization Procedures:
  
  Check the serialization procedures defined in the system (transaction code OIS2 for serialization procedures).
  Ensure that the procedures are correctly configured and that they align with the stock check indicators for the materials in question.
  
  
  
  Adjust Stock Check Indicator:
  
  If the stock check indicator needs to be changed, ensure that it is done in a way that does not conflict with existing stock. This may involve adjusting the stock or re-evaluating the serialization requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to serialization and stock management to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it involves complex configurations or customizations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  OIS2: Define Serialization Procedures
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help Portal for detailed information on serialization and stock management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.