How To Fix /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE152 - Item &1: Invalid serial number &3 for material &2

/ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE152 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE -

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Item &1: Invalid serial number &3 for material &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE152 - Item &1: Invalid serial number &3 for material &2 ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/MSG_GAF_PE152 indicates that there is an issue with the serial number associated with a specific material in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the components of the error message:
  
  Item &1: This refers to the specific item number in the transaction or document where the error occurred.
  Invalid serial number &3: This indicates that the serial number provided for the item is not valid.
  Material &2: This refers to the material number associated with the item.
  
  Cause
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Serial Number: The serial number entered does not exist in the system for the specified material.
  Material Not Managed by Serial Number: The material may not be set up to be managed by serial numbers in the material master.
  Status of Serial Number: The serial number may be in a status that does not allow it to be used (e.g., it may be marked as "blocked" or "inactive").
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