How To Fix IS186 - Select at least one material serial number from the list


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: IS - Equipment management

  • Message number: 186

  • Message text: Select at least one material serial number from the list

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IS186 - Select at least one material serial number from the list ?
    The SAP error message IS186, which states "Select at least one material serial number from the list," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or when dealing with serialized materials in SAP. This error indicates that the system expects the user to select at least one serial number from a list of available serial numbers for a specific material, but none have been selected.
    Causes:
    
    No Serial Numbers Selected: The most straightforward cause is that the user has not selected any serial numbers from the provided list.
    Incorrect Selection Process: The user may not be following the correct procedure to select serial numbers, such as not clicking the appropriate buttons or not being in the right screen.
    Data Entry Issues: There may be issues with how the serial numbers are being displayed or retrieved, possibly due to data inconsistencies or configuration issues.
    Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to select

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