How To Fix /ISDFPS/MISC658 - The material with serial number &1 has already been issued

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/MISC -

• Message number: 658

• Message text: The material with serial number &1 has already been issued

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/MISC658 - The material with serial number &1 has already been issued ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/MISC658 indicates that a material with a specific serial number has already been issued, which means that the system is preventing a duplicate issuance of that material. This error typically occurs in scenarios involving inventory management, especially when dealing with serialized materials in the context of logistics or production processes.
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Issuance: The most common cause is that the system has detected an attempt to issue a material that has already been issued previously. This can happen if:
  
  The same serial number is being processed multiple times in a transaction.
  There is a mistake in the data entry where the same serial number is entered again.
  The material was already issued in a previous transaction and is still marked as issued in the system.
  
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations in the system that enforce strict controls on the issuance of serialized materials, preventing any duplicate transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transaction History: Review the transaction history for the specific serial number to confirm whether it has already been issued. You can do this by:
  
  Using transaction codes like MB03 (Display Material Document) or MB51 (Material Document List) to check the material document associated with the serial number.
  Checking the stock overview for the material using transaction code MMBE.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: If the serial number was entered incorrectly, correct the entry and try the transaction again.
  
  
  Use a Different Serial Number: If the material needs to be issued again, ensure that you are using a different serial number that has not been issued yet.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If you believe this error is occurring incorrectly (e.g., the serial number should not be marked as issued), consult with your SAP support team or check the configuration settings related to serial number management.
  
  
  Review Custom Logic: If there are any custom developments or enhancements in your SAP system that handle serial number processing, review them to ensure they are functioning as intended.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Serial Number Management: Understand how serial numbers are managed in your SAP system, including the settings for unique serial number tracking.
  Inventory Management: Familiarize yourself with the inventory management processes in SAP, especially how materials are issued and tracked.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance on handling serialized materials.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and understand the underlying issues related to the issuance of serialized materials in SAP.