How To Fix IS137 - Serial number & does not exist for material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IS - Equipment management

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Serial number & does not exist for material &

What causes this issue?

The serial number that you have entered for the
<GL:material>material</> does not exist in your system.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid serial number.
INCLUDE 'EINGABEN' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IS137 - Serial number & does not exist for material & ?

  The SAP error message IS137 indicates that a serial number does not exist for a specified material. This error typically occurs in scenarios where serial number management is enabled for a material, and the system is unable to find the required serial number in the database.
  Cause:
  
  Serial Number Not Created: The serial number for the material has not been created or recorded in the system.
  Incorrect Serial Number: The serial number entered may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Material Not Managed by Serial Numbers: The material in question may not be set up to use serial number management.
  Status of Serial Number: The serial number may be in a status that does not allow it to be used (e.g., it may be marked as inactive or blocked).
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with data synchronization.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Serial Number Creation: Ensure that the serial number for the material has been created. You can do this by navigating to the appropriate transaction (e.g., IQ01 for creating serial numbers) and verifying if the serial number exists.
  Verify Input: Double-check the serial number entered for any typos or errors. Ensure that you are using the correct format and that it corresponds to the material in question.
  Material Master Settings: Check the material master record to confirm that the material is set up for serial number management. This can be done in transaction MM03 (Display Material) under the "Plant Data / Storage" view.
  Check Serial Number Status: If the serial number exists, check its status to ensure it is active and not blocked. You can use transaction IQ02 to display and change the status of the serial number.
  Consult with IT Support: If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or IT department to investigate any underlying data consistency issues or system errors.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IQ01: Create Serial Number
  IQ02: Change Serial Number
  IQ03: Display Serial Number
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on serial number management and troubleshooting.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to create or manage serial numbers in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the IS137 error and implement the appropriate solution.