How To Fix IO261 - Serialization procedure &2 is not defined in serial number profile &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IO - Plant Maintenance: Object List

• Message number: 261

• Message text: Serialization procedure &2 is not defined in serial number profile &1

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Define the serialization procedure &V2& in the serial number profile
&V1&.

<DS:TRAN.OIS2>Proceed</>.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IO261 - Serialization procedure &2 is not defined in serial number profile &1 ?

  The SAP error message IO261 indicates that there is an issue with the serialization procedure defined in the serial number profile. This error typically occurs when the system is trying to process a serialized material, but the serialization procedure required for that material is not defined in the specified serial number profile.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Serialization Procedure: The serialization procedure that is referenced in the serial number profile is not defined or is missing.
  Incorrect Serial Number Profile: The serial number profile assigned to the material may not be correctly configured or may not match the requirements of the material.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the serial number profiles or serialization procedures in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Serial Number Profile:
  
  Go to the transaction code OIS2 (for serial number profiles) and check the configuration of the serial number profile (&1) that is being referenced in the error message.
  Ensure that the serialization procedure (&2) is defined in the profile.
  
  
  
  Define Serialization Procedure:
  
  If the serialization procedure is missing, you will need to define it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings for serial number management.
  Use transaction code OIS1 to create or modify serialization procedures.
  
  
  
  Assign Correct Profile:
  
  Ensure that the correct serial number profile is assigned to the material master record. You can check this in the material master data using transaction code MM02 (Change Material) and navigating to the relevant views.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Review the overall configuration of serial number management in your SAP system to ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on configuring serial number profiles and serialization procedures.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OIS1: Define Serialization Procedures
  OIS2: Define Serial Number Profiles
  MM02: Change Material Master
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to serialization and serial number profiles.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IO261 error and ensure that the serialization procedures are correctly defined and assigned.