How To Fix /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE149 - Item &1: Material &2 does not match UII &4 and serial number &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE -

• Message number: 149

• Message text: Item &1: Material &2 does not match UII &4 and serial number &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE149 - Item &1: Material &2 does not match UII &4 and serial number &3 ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE149 indicates a mismatch between the material, Unique Item Identifier (UII), and serial number during a transaction involving serialized materials. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Defense Forces and Public Security (DFPS) module, which is used for managing serialized items and their unique identifiers.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when there is an inconsistency in the data being processed. Specifically, it suggests that:
  
  The material number (&2) does not correspond to the expected UII (&4) and serial number (&3).
  This could happen due to:
  
  Incorrect data entry during the transaction.
  The material or serial number being incorrectly assigned or not properly registered in the system.
  A mismatch in the configuration or master data related to the material, UII, or serial number.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify Data Entry: Check the input values for the material number, UII, and serial number. Ensure that they are entered correctly and correspond to the same item.
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record and verify that the UII and serial number are correctly assigned to the material.
  Ensure that the serial number is valid and has not been deactivated or deleted.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Context: Understand the context in which the error occurred. For example, if you are trying to perform a goods movement, ensure that the item being moved is correctly linked to the UII and serial number.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources specific to the DFPS module for additional guidance on handling serialized materials and UII.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after verifying the data and configurations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who specializes in the DFPS module.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to material management and serialization, such as:
  
  MM03 (Display Material)
  IQ01 (Create Serial Number)
  IQ02 (Change Serial Number)
  
  
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in the process are trained on the correct procedures for handling serialized materials and UII in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.