How To Fix IS160 - Material not allocated a serial number profile

IS160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IS - Equipment management

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Material not allocated a serial number profile

What causes this issue?

No serial number profile has been allocated to the material in its
master record.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check whether this material is to be serialized in this plant.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IS160 - Material not allocated a serial number profile ?

  The SAP error message IS160, "Material not allocated a serial number profile," typically occurs when you are trying to perform operations on a material that requires serial number tracking, but the material has not been assigned a serial number profile. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during goods movements, production, or when creating deliveries.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Serial Number Profile: The material in question does not have a serial number profile assigned in the material master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The serial number profile may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Material Type Restrictions: The material type may not support serial number management.
  Transaction Context: The transaction you are trying to perform may require serial number tracking, but the material is not set up for it.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IS160 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM02).
  Check the "Sales: General/Plant" or "Plant Data/Storage" views (depending on your