How To Fix IO228 - Serial number &1 to material &2 has not yet been created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IO - Plant Maintenance: Object List

• Message number: 228

• Message text: Serial number &1 to material &2 has not yet been created

What causes this issue?

You want to display the history on a serial number.

System Response

The serial number does not yet exist.

How to fix this error?

Save your current transaction first; then the serial number can be
displayed with the history.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IO228 - Serial number &1 to material &2 has not yet been created ?

  The SAP error message IO228 indicates that a serial number for a specific material has not yet been created. This error typically occurs in the context of inventory management or production processes where serial numbers are required for tracking individual items.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Serial Number: The primary cause of this error is that the system is trying to process a material that requires a serial number, but no serial number has been assigned to that material.
  Incorrect Configuration: The material master may not be configured correctly to require serial numbers, or the serial number profile may not be set up properly.
  Transaction Context: The error can occur during various transactions, such as goods receipt, production order confirmation, or stock transfer, where serial numbers are mandatory.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Serial Number: 
  
  Navigate to the appropriate transaction (e.g., MIGO for goods movements or CO11N for production confirmations).
  Manually create a serial number for the material in question. This can often be done in the same transaction where the error occurred.
  Ensure that the serial number is unique and follows the required format.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction MM03) and check the serial number profile assigned to the material.
  Ensure that the material is set up to require serial numbers if that is the business requirement.
  
  
  
  Review Serial Number Profile:
  
  Check the serial number profile settings in the system (transaction OIS2) to ensure that it is configured correctly for the material type and business processes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to serial number management for additional guidance on how to set up and manage serial numbers.
  
  
  
  User Authorization: 
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or manage serial numbers in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to serial number management include:
  
  MIGO: Goods Movement
  MM03: Display Material Master
  CO11N: Confirm Production Order
  IQ01/IQ02/IQ03: Create/Change/Display Serial Numbers
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to serial number handling.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation on serial number management in SAP to ensure that users understand how to handle these requirements effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IO228 error and ensure that serial numbers are properly managed in your SAP system.