How To Fix /ISDFPS/MISC678 - Material &1 with serial number &2 has been issued to &3 (pers. no. &4)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/MISC -

• Message number: 678

• Message text: Material &1 with serial number &2 has been issued to &3 (pers. no. &4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/MISC678 - Material &1 with serial number &2 has been issued to &3 (pers. no. &4) ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/MISC678 typically indicates an issue related to the handling of materials with serial numbers in the context of the SAP ISDFPS (Industry Solution for Defense Forces and Security) module. The message states that a specific material with a serial number has been issued to a particular person, identified by their personnel number.
  Cause:
  
  Material Already Issued: The material with the specified serial number has already been issued to another individual or is still in the process of being issued.
  Incorrect Serial Number: The serial number provided may not match the material number or may not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to issue the material.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the system related to serial number management or material issuance processes.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Status: Verify if the material with the specified serial number is already issued to someone else. You can do this by checking the material document or stock overview.
  Verify Serial Number: Ensure that the serial number entered is correct and corresponds to the material number.
  Review User Permissions: Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to issue materials. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to review the settings related to serial number management and material issuance.
  Reissue or Return: If the material needs to be reissued, ensure that it is returned or unassigned from the previous user before attempting to issue it again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MB1A (Goods Withdrawal), MB1B (Transfer Posting), or MIGO (Goods Movement) for handling material movements.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on serial number management and material issuance processes.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.