How To Fix IS116 - The serial number is currently in stock

IS116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IS - Equipment management

• Message number: 116

• Message text: The serial number is currently in stock

What causes this issue?

According to the system status, the serial number is currently in the
warehouse.
As a result, material exchanges are not authorized within the scope of
master data management.

System Response

The dialog box for material exchange is not displayed.

How to fix this error?

Transfer the material using the inventory management functions (in the
standard system, movement type <LS>309, Transfer material to material
material</>).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IS116 - The serial number is currently in stock ?

  The SAP error message IS116, which states "The serial number is currently in stock," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and serial number tracking within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to process a transaction involving a specific serial number because that serial number is still recorded as being in stock.
  
  Cause:
  
  Serial Number Status: The serial number you are trying to use is still marked as "in stock" in the system. This means that it has not been fully processed or has not been moved to a different status (e.g., sold, scrapped, or transferred).
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are attempting (e.g., sales order, delivery, or goods movement) may require the serial number to be in a different status.
  Inventory Management: The serial number may be linked to an inventory item that is still physically present in stock, preventing certain operations from being completed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Serial Number