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 MM03 (Display Material) and check the "General Plant Data/Storage" or "Sales" views to see if the serial number requirement is set.
  If the material should not require a serial number, you may need to change the configuration in the material master (transaction MM02 for changing material data).
  
  
  Review Serial Number Management Settings: Ensure that the serial number management settings are correctly configured in your system. This includes checking if the serial number profile is correctly assigned to the material.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the settings or how to proceed, consult your SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Serial Number Management: In SAP, serial number management is used to track individual items, especially for high-value or sensitive materials. It is important for warranty tracking, service management, and inventory control.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MM01 - Create Material
  MM02 - Change Material
  MM03 - Display Material
  MB1A, MB1B, MB1C - Various goods movement transactions
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to material master data or to enter serial numbers in transactions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your transaction.