How To Fix IO214 - No new serial numbers can be entered for material & (&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IO - Plant Maintenance: Object List

• Message number: 214

• Message text: No new serial numbers can be entered for material & (&)

What causes this issue?

You are trying to create <GL:serial_number>serial numbers</> for a
<GL:material>material</>. It is not possible in this case as the
<GL:serial_number_profile>serial number profile</> in the
<GL:material_master_record>material master record</> does not allow
the creation of serial numbers.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Use the serial numbers already created in the system.
If this is not possible, contact your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IO214 - No new serial numbers can be entered for material & (&) ?

  The SAP error message IO214 "No new serial numbers can be entered for material & (&)" typically occurs when you are trying to enter a new serial number for a material that is already fully allocated or has reached its limit for serial number entries. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during goods movements, inventory management, or production processes.
  Causes:
  
  Serial Number Management Settings: The material may be configured in such a way that it does not allow new serial numbers to be created or entered.
  Status of the Material: The material might be in a status that does not permit the entry of new serial numbers (e.g., it may be marked as "blocked" or "inactive").
  Quantity Limit Reached: The maximum number of serial numbers that can be assigned to the material has been reached.
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type being used may have restrictions on serial number entries.
  Stock Type: The stock type (e.g., unrestricted, quality inspection, blocked) may not allow new serial numbers to be added.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Serial Number Management Settings: Verify the configuration of the material in the material master (MM02) to ensure that it allows for serial number management.
  Review Material Status: Check the status of the material to ensure it is active and not blocked. You can do this in the material master data.
  Check Existing Serial Numbers: Review the existing serial numbers assigned to the material to see if the limit has been reached. You can do this using transaction codes like IQ03 (Display Serial Number).
  Adjust Document Type Settings: If applicable, check the settings for the document type you are using to ensure it allows for new serial number entries.
  Change Stock Type: If the stock type is causing the issue, consider moving the stock to a different type that allows for new serial numbers.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  IQ03: Display Serial Number
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for Serial Number Management to understand the configuration and limitations.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform actions related to serial number management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.