How To Fix /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE073 - Item &1: Serial number &2 of material &3 is used for item &4

/ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE -

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Item &1: Serial number &2 of material &3 is used for item &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE073 - Item &1: Serial number &2 of material &3 is used for item &4 ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE073 indicates that there is a conflict with the serial number assignment for a specific material in the system. This error typically arises in scenarios where serial numbers are being managed for items in inventory or during the processing of sales orders, deliveries, or production orders.
  
  Cause:
  The error message states that the serial number &2 of material &3 is already being used for item &4. This can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Duplicate Serial Number Usage: The serial number has already been assigned to another item or transaction in the system, and SAP does not allow the same serial number to be used for multiple items.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for serial number management may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in data entry where the same serial number is inadvertently assigned to different items.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you