How To Fix /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE068 - Item &1: Serial no. requirement in return plant but not in issuing plant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE -

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Item &1: Serial no. requirement in return plant but not in issuing plant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE068 - Item &1: Serial no. requirement in return plant but not in issuing plant ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE068 indicates that there is a discrepancy in the serial number requirements between the issuing plant and the return plant during a return process. Specifically, it means that the return plant requires serial numbers for the item, but the issuing plant does not have this requirement set.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Mismatch: The issuing plant is configured to not require serial numbers for the item, while the return plant is configured to require them.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record for the item may have different settings for the issuing and return plants regarding serial number management.
  Return Process Configuration: The return process may have specific settings that enforce serial number requirements in certain plants.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) for the item in both the issuing and return plants.
  Verify the serial number management settings under the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Plant Data, etc.).
  Ensure that both plants have consistent settings regarding serial number requirements.
  
  
  
  Adjust Plant Settings:
  
  If the return plant requires serial numbers, you may need to adjust the issuing plant's settings to also require serial numbers for that item.
  Alternatively, if the issuing plant should not require serial numbers, you may need to adjust the return plant's settings.
  
  
  
  Review Return Process Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration for the return process in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO).
  Look for settings related to serial number management in the return process and ensure they align with your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support or Functional Team:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes to the configuration, consult with your SAP support team or functional consultant to ensure that the changes align with your business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Serial Number Management: Understand how serial number management works in SAP, including the different settings available in the material master and how they affect inventory management.
  Return Process: Familiarize yourself with the return process in SAP, including how items are processed when returned and the implications of serial number requirements.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed information on configuring serial number management and return processes.
  
  By addressing the configuration mismatch and ensuring that both the issuing and return plants have consistent settings regarding serial number requirements, you should be able to resolve the error message.