How To Fix IO216 - No more than & serial numbers can be assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IO - Plant Maintenance: Object List

• Message number: 216

• Message text: No more than & serial numbers can be assigned

What causes this issue?

You have chosen &V1& <GL:serialized_material>serialized materials</>
to which you want to allocate <GL:serial_number>serial numbers</>.
However, you are trying to allocate more than &V1& serial numbers.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Allocate exactly &V1& serial numbers.
If you want to allocate serial numbers to further serialized materials,
you must first select them and then call up the serial number
allocation function for them once again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IO216 - No more than & serial numbers can be assigned ?

  The SAP error message IO216 ("No more than & serial numbers can be assigned") typically occurs in the context of inventory management or asset management when dealing with serial numbers. This error indicates that the system has a limit on the number of serial numbers that can be assigned to a particular item or batch, and that limit has been exceeded.
  Cause:
  
  Exceeding Serial Number Limit: The most common cause of this error is that the number of serial numbers being assigned to a material or equipment exceeds the predefined limit set in the system.
  Configuration Settings: The limit for serial numbers may be configured in the material master or in the settings for the specific transaction you are trying to perform.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be an error in the data entry process, such as trying to assign the same serial number multiple times or incorrectly entering the number of serial numbers.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the material or equipment in question. You can check the serial number profile assigned to the material in the material master (transaction code MM03) or the equipment master (transaction code IE03).
  Adjust Serial Number Limit: If necessary, adjust the limit for serial numbers in the configuration settings. This may involve changing the serial number profile or the settings in the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., OIS2 for serial number profiles).
  Review Serial Number Assignment: Ensure that you are not trying to assign more serial numbers than allowed. Check the number of serial numbers you are attempting to assign and ensure it is within the limit.
  Data Validation: Validate the data being entered to ensure that there are no duplicates or errors in the serial numbers being assigned.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), IE03 (Display Equipment), and OIS2 (Maintain Serial Number Profiles).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to serial number management for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.