How To Fix IO217 - Serial number profile of material & does not allow serial numbers

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IO - Plant Maintenance: Object List

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Serial number profile of material & does not allow serial numbers

What causes this issue?

You are trying to provide <GL:serialized_material>serialized
materials</> with <GL:serial_number>serial numbers</>. However, the
<GL:serial_number_profile>serial number profile</> in the
<GL:material_master_record>material master record</> does not allow
the allocation of serial numbers.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE 'SYSTEMVERWALTER' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
Procedure for the system administrator
Maintain the serial number profile for the <GL:material>material</>
in Customizing:

<DS:TRAN.OIS2>Proceed</>
ENDIF
In the material master record, the serial number profile is found in the
<LS>Sales/Plant Data</> screen.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IO217 - Serial number profile of material & does not allow serial numbers ?

  The SAP error message IO217 indicates that there is an issue with the serial number profile of a material. Specifically, it means that the serial number profile assigned to the material does not allow for the use of serial numbers. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during goods movements, production, or inventory management.
  Cause:
  
  Serial Number Profile Configuration: The serial number profile assigned to the material may not be configured to allow serial numbers. This could be due to settings in the material master or the serial number profile itself.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may not have the serial number management option enabled.
  Transaction Context: The transaction being performed may not support serial number management for the specific material or movement type.
  Incorrect Assignment: The serial number profile may not be correctly assigned to the material in the material master.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Serial Number Profile:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM02 (Change Material) and check the material master record.
  Navigate to the "Basic Data" or "Sales" view and verify the serial number profile assigned to the material.
  Ensure that the profile allows for serial number management.
  
  
  
  Modify Serial Number Profile:
  
  If the profile does not allow serial numbers, you may need to create or modify a serial number profile that does. This can be done in the transaction code OIS2 (Maintain Serial Number Profiles).
  Ensure that the profile settings are appropriate for the material's intended use.
  
  
  
  Enable Serial Number Management:
  
  If the material is intended to use serial numbers, ensure that the "Manage Serial Numbers" checkbox is checked in the material master record.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Context:
  
  Ensure that the transaction you are trying to perform is compatible with serial number management. For example, certain movement types may not support serial numbers.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configurations related to serial number management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  OIS2: Maintain Serial Number Profiles
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to serial number management.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to material master records and serial number profiles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IO217 error and enable serial number management for the affected material.