How To Fix /ISDFPS/MISC677 - Material &1 with serial number &2 has already been issued

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/MISC -

• Message number: 677

• Message text: Material &1 with serial number &2 has already been issued

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/MISC677 - Material &1 with serial number &2 has already been issued ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/MISC677 indicates that a material with a specific serial number has already been issued in the system. This typically occurs in scenarios where serial number management is enabled, and the system is trying to prevent the same serial number from being issued multiple times.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Issuance: The most common cause is that the serial number has already been issued to a different transaction or document.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in data entry where the same serial number is being entered for a different transaction.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to prevent the issuance of the same serial number for certain types of transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Serial Number Status: Verify the status of the serial number in the system. You can do this by checking the serial number in the relevant transaction (e.g., using transaction code IQ03 for serial number display).
  Review Transaction History: Look at the transaction history for the serial number to see where it has been issued. This can help identify if it was issued in a different document or transaction.
  Correct Data Entry: If the serial number was entered incorrectly, correct the entry and try again.
  Use a Different Serial Number: If the serial number is indeed already issued and cannot be reused, you may need to use a different serial number for the transaction.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or guidelines regarding serial number management in your organization to ensure compliance with procedures.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with a functional consultant who specializes in inventory management or serial number management.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to serial number management, such as:
  
  IQ01: Create Serial Number
  IQ02: Change Serial Number
  IQ03: Display Serial Number
  
  
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings for serial number management in the SAP system, which can be found in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under Logistics Execution or Inventory Management.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on serial number management and error handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.