How To Fix IS218 - Serial number &2: Material &1 requires synchronous equipment numbers

IS218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IS - Equipment management

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Serial number &2: Material &1 requires synchronous equipment numbers

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IS218 - Serial number &2: Material &1 requires synchronous equipment numbers ?

  The SAP error message IS218 indicates that a material (identified by &1) requires synchronous equipment numbers, and a specific serial number (identified by &2) is involved. This error typically arises in the context of managing materials that are serialized and linked to specific equipment in the SAP system, particularly in industries such as manufacturing, logistics, or asset management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Synchronous Equipment Requirement: The material in question is configured to require a synchronous equipment number, which means that it must be associated with a specific piece of equipment or machinery when it is being processed (e.g., during goods movement, production, or maintenance).
  Missing Equipment Number: The error may occur if the equipment number is not provided or is not correctly linked to the serial number of the material.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master or equipment master that enforce this requirement, leading to the error when the system detects a