How To Fix IO213 - Serial number & already assigned

IO213 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IO - Plant Maintenance: Object List

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Serial number & already assigned

What causes this issue?

You have already allocated <GL:serial_number>serial number</> &V1& in
this item.
You can only allocate a serial number for a single
<GL:serialized_material>serialized material</>.

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-VERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

Allocate a serial number that has not yet been assigned.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IO213 - Serial number & already assigned ?

  The SAP error message IO213 ("Serial number & already assigned") typically occurs when you are trying to assign a serial number to a material that has already been assigned to another object or transaction in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during goods movements, production orders, or when performing inventory management tasks.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The serial number you are trying to assign is already linked to another material document or transaction.
  Incorrect Serial Number Management: The serial number management settings for the material may not be configured correctly, leading to conflicts.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the data integrity that cause the system to believe the serial number is already in use.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Serial Number Assignment:
  
  Use transaction codes like IQ03 (Display Serial Number) to check the current status of the serial number. This will help you identify where the serial number is