How To Fix IS126 - Material serial number profile does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IS - Equipment management

• Message number: 126

• Message text: Material serial number profile does not exist

What causes this issue?

You are trying to enter <GL:serial_number>serial numbers</> for a
<GL:material>material</> which has the
<GL:serial_number_profile>serial number profile</> &V1& in its master
record. This profile no longer exists.

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-FUNKTION' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

You have the following options:

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

Maintain the <GL:material_master_record>material master record</>
by entering a valid serial number profile:

<DS:TRAN.MM02>Proceed</>
ENDIF
INCLUDE 'DARF-NICHT' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
Create serial number profile &V1& again:

<DS:TRAN.OIS2>Proceed</>
ENDIF
INCLUDE 'DARF-NICHT' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IS126 - Material serial number profile does not exist ?

  The SAP error message IS126, which states "Material serial number profile does not exist," typically occurs when you are trying to process a material that requires a serial number, but the system cannot find the corresponding serial number profile for that material. This can happen in various transactions, such as goods movements, production orders, or inventory management.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Serial Number Profile: The material you are trying to process does not have a serial number profile assigned to it.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be configured to use serial numbers.
  Configuration Issues: The serial number profile may not be properly configured in the system.
  Material Master Data: The material master record may not have been set up correctly to include serial number management.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IS126 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Sales" views to ensure that the serial number profile is assigned correctly.
  If the serial number profile is missing, you can assign it by editing the material master (transaction code MM02).
  
  
  
  Assign Serial Number Profile:
  
  If the serial number profile does not exist, you may need to create one. This can be done in the configuration settings.
  Navigate to the following path in the SAP menu: Logistics > Logistics Execution > Master Data > Serial Numbers > Define Serial Number Profiles.
  Create a new serial number profile or modify an existing one to meet your requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Material Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the material type is configured to allow serial number management. This can be checked in the configuration settings under Logistics > Material Management > Material Types.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Ensure that the serial number profile is correctly linked to the relevant material types and that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  MM02 - Change Material Master
  OMN1 - Define Serial Number Profiles
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on serial number management and material master data configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to material master data and configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in material management.