How To Fix IS561 - No material available, serial number change not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IS - Equipment management

• Message number: 561

• Message text: No material available, serial number change not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IS561 - No material available, serial number change not possible ?

  The SAP error message IS561 ("No material available, serial number change not possible") typically occurs in the context of inventory management and serial number tracking. This error indicates that the system cannot process a change to a serial number because the material associated with that serial number is not available in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Available: The material linked to the serial number is not available in the inventory. This could be due to it being sold, consumed, or not yet received.
  Incorrect Serial Number: The serial number entered may not be valid or may not correspond to any existing material in the system.
  Stock Type Issues: The stock type (e.g., unrestricted, quality inspection, blocked) may not allow for the change of the serial number.
  Document Status: The document or transaction you are trying to process may be in a status that does not allow for changes to serial numbers.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be