How To Fix IO234 - Serial number has been changed from &1 to &2

IO234 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IO - Plant Maintenance: Object List

• Message number: 234

• Message text: Serial number has been changed from &1 to &2

What causes this issue?

Since the original document was created, the master data transaction
was probably use to change the serial number from &V1& to &V2&.

System Response

INCLUDE NO PROCESSING OBJECT DOCU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

How to fix this error?

You have the following options for correcting the error:
Use the master data transaction to undo the change to the serial
number.
Perform the desired action again.
Change the serial number from &V1& to &V2& again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IO234 - Serial number has been changed from &1 to &2 ?

  The SAP error message IO234 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the serial number of a material or equipment. Specifically, it means that the system has detected that the serial number has changed from one value (&1) to another value (&2). This can occur in various scenarios, such as during inventory management, equipment management, or when processing goods movements.
  
  Cause:
  
  Manual Changes: A user may have manually changed the serial number in the system.
  Data Migration: During data migration or system upgrades, serial numbers may have been incorrectly updated or transformed.
  Incorrect Transactions: Certain transactions may have been executed incorrectly, leading to a mismatch in serial numbers.
  Integration Issues: If there are integrations with other systems (like MES or WMS), discrepancies can arise if the serial numbers are not synchronized properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Serial Numbers: Check the serial numbers in the system to confirm the correct value. You can do this by using transaction codes like