How To Fix IO263 - Serial number obligatory material & removed from display

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IO - Plant Maintenance: Object List

• Message number: 263

• Message text: Serial number obligatory material & removed from display

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IO263 - Serial number obligatory material & removed from display ?

  The SAP error message IO263 indicates that a serial number is required for a material, but the system has removed it from display. This typically occurs in scenarios where serial number management is enabled for a specific material, and the system expects a serial number to be entered or selected during transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Serial Number Management: The material in question is configured to require serial numbers, but the serial number is either not provided or not available in the system.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may have settings that enforce serial number tracking, which can lead to this error if the serial number is not properly assigned.
  Transaction Context: The error may arise during specific transactions (e.g., goods movement, sales order processing) where serial numbers are mandatory.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: 
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the "Sales: General/Plant" or "Plant Data/Storage" views to confirm if the serial number management is activated for the material.
  Ensure that the serial number profile is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Enter Serial Number:
  
  During the transaction that triggers the error, ensure that you are entering a valid serial number. If you are using a serial number that has already been used or is not available, you will need to select a different one.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Settings:
  
  If you are using a specific transaction (like goods receipt or sales order), ensure that the settings for that transaction allow for the entry of serial numbers. 
  
  
  
  Check for Existing Serial Numbers:
  
  Use transaction code IQ03 to check if the serial number exists in the system. If it does not, you may need to create it or ensure it is properly assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  IQ03: Display Serial Number
  MIGO: Goods Movement
  VL01N: Create Outbound Delivery
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific fixes or updates related to serial number management and error IO263.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on serial number management for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the IO263 error and ensure that the necessary serial numbers are correctly managed in your SAP system.