How To Fix /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE052 - Item &1: Serial no. &2 does not exist in storage location &3 in plant &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE -

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Item &1: Serial no. &2 does not exist in storage location &3 in plant &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE052 - Item &1: Serial no. &2 does not exist in storage location &3 in plant &4 ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE052 indicates that a specific serial number for an item does not exist in the specified storage location within a given plant. This error typically arises in scenarios involving inventory management, particularly when dealing with serialized inventory items.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Serial Number: The serial number you are trying to reference does not exist in the system for the specified storage location and plant.
  Incorrect Storage Location: The storage location specified may not be the correct one where the serial number is stored.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the serial number, item number, or storage location.
  Inventory Management Issues: The item may not have been properly recorded in the inventory system, or it may have been moved or deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the serial number in the specified location.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Serial Number: Check if the serial number exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like IQ03 (Display Serial Number) to see if the serial number is correctly recorded.
  Check Storage Location: Ensure that you are referencing the correct storage location and plant. You can use transaction MM03 (Display Material) to check the material's details and its associated storage locations.
  Correct Data Entry: Double-check the input values for any typographical errors. Ensure that the item number, serial number, and storage location are entered correctly.
  Inventory Reconciliation: If the serial number should exist but does not, you may need to reconcile the inventory records. This could involve checking physical inventory counts or reviewing recent transactions that may have affected the item.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the data related to the serial number and storage location.
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  IQ01 (Create Serial Number)
  IQ02 (Change Serial Number)
  IQ03 (Display Serial Number)
  MM03 (Display Material)
  MB52 (List Warehouse Stocks on Hand)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search the SAP Support Portal for specific notes that may address this error.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to inventory management and serial number handling to understand the processes and requirements better.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.