How To Fix IO218 - Last serial number for the material -> transaction canceled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IO - Plant Maintenance: Object List

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Last serial number for the material -> transaction canceled

What causes this issue?

The last <GL:serial_number>serial number</> has been allocated for this
<GL:material>material</>.
The number range for the serial numbers that can be allocated for the
material is now full.

System Response

INCLUDE 'VERBUCHUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE 'SYSTEMVERWALTER' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IO218 - Last serial number for the material -> transaction canceled ?

  The SAP error message IO218, which states "Last serial number for the material -> transaction canceled," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or production processes where serial numbers are involved. This error indicates that the system has encountered an issue with the serial number management for a specific material.
  Cause:
  
  
  Serial Number Management: The error often arises when the last serial number for a material has already been used or is not available for the transaction you are trying to perform. This can happen if:
  
  The serial number has already been assigned to another transaction.
  The serial number is marked as "not available" or "blocked."
  The serial number range has been exhausted.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the serial number management settings in SAP, such as incorrect settings for the material master or serial number profiles.
  
  
  Transaction Type: The type of transaction being performed (e.g., goods movement, production order confirmation) may not be compatible with the current status of the serial number.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Serial Number Status: Verify the status of the serial number in question. You can do this by using transaction codes like IQ03 (Display Serial Number) to see if the serial number is still valid and available for use.
  
  
  Review Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is correctly configured for serial number management. Check the following:
  
  Serial number profile assigned to the material.
  Status of the serial number (e.g., whether it is marked as used or blocked).
  
  
  
  Adjust Serial Number Range: If the serial number range has been exhausted, you may need to extend the range or create new serial numbers.
  
  
  Transaction Review: Review the transaction you are trying to perform to ensure that it is appropriate for the serial number being used. If necessary, adjust the transaction or select a different serial number.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on serial number management and troubleshooting.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IQ01 (Create Serial Number), IQ02 (Change Serial Number), and IQ03 (Display Serial Number).
  Serial Number Profiles: Understand how serial number profiles are set up in your SAP system and how they affect the management of serial numbers.
  Inventory Management: Review the inventory management processes in your organization to ensure compliance with serial number tracking requirements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the IO218 error and implement a solution to resolve it.