How To Fix IO252 - Document type & is not allowed for serial number processing

IO252 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IO - Plant Maintenance: Object List

• Message number: 252

• Message text: Document type & is not allowed for serial number processing

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IO252 - Details

• The SAP error message IO252, which states "Document type & is not allowed for serial number processing," typically occurs when there is an issue with the document type being used in a transaction that involves serial number management. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during goods movements, inventory management, or when processing sales orders.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used does not support serial number processing. This can happen if the document type is not configured to handle serial numbers in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the document type in the SAP system may not allow for serial number tracking.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transaction types may have restrictions on the use of serial numbers, leading to this error.
  Missing Serial Number Assignment: The item being processed may not have a serial number assigned, or the serial number may not be valid for the document type