How To Fix IO230 - Material no. of serial no. &1 (&2) not equal to doc. material no. &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IO - Plant Maintenance: Object List

• Message number: 230

• Message text: Material no. of serial no. &1 (&2) not equal to doc. material no. &3

What causes this issue?

The <DS:GLOS.material_number>material number</> &V2& of the
<DS:GLOS.serial_number>serial number</> &V1& is not equal to the
document material number &V3&. This could be because, for example, the
serial number of the material number has been changed.

System Response

The system ignores the serial number.

How to fix this error?

Check the serial number.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IO230 - Material no. of serial no. &1 (&2) not equal to doc. material no. &3 ?

  The SAP error message IO230 indicates a mismatch between the material number associated with a serial number and the document material number in a transaction. This typically occurs in scenarios involving inventory management, production, or sales where serial numbers are used to track individual items.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Data Entry Error: The serial number entered does not correspond to the material number in the document.
  Incorrect Serial Number Assignment: The serial number may have been assigned to a different material than what is being referenced in the document.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with how serial numbers are configured in the system, leading to mismatches.
  Document Changes: If the document was changed after the serial number was assigned, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IO230 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Serial Number: Check the serial number entered and ensure it corresponds to the correct material