How To Fix IEN124 - Invalid equipment number (Serial number does not exist)

IEN124 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IEN -

• Message number: 124

• Message text: Invalid equipment number (Serial number does not exist)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IEN124 - Invalid equipment number (Serial number does not exist) ?

  The SAP error message IEN124, which states "Invalid equipment number (Serial number does not exist)," typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation related to equipment or serial numbers in the SAP system, but the specified serial number does not exist in the database. This can happen in various contexts, such as during equipment creation, maintenance, or when trying to assign a serial number to an equipment record.
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Serial Number: The serial number you are trying to use has not been created or does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Entry: There may be a typographical error in the serial number or equipment number you are entering.
  Data Deletion: The serial number may have been deleted or archived in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for equipment and serial number management may not be set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access