How To Fix /ISDFPS/MM152 - Material &1 requires a serial number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/MM -

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Material &1 requires a serial number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM152 - Material &1 requires a serial number ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM152 Material &1 requires a serial number indicates that the material you are trying to process is configured to require a serial number, but the system has not been provided with a serial number for that material during the transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Configuration: The material in question is set up in the system to require a serial number. This is typically configured in the material master data under the "General Plant Data/Storage" or "Sales" views.
  Transaction Context: The transaction you are performing (e.g., goods movement, inventory management) requires a serial number for the material, but it has not been entered or is missing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Serial Number: When prompted by the error message, ensure that you enter a valid serial number for the material. This can usually be done in the relevant field of the transaction screen.
  Check Material Master: Verify the material master settings for the material in question:
  Go to transaction