How To Fix /ISDFPS/PM_RELOC_CHK209 - No serial number found for equipment & (material &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/PM_RELOC_CHK -

• Message number: 209

• Message text: No serial number found for equipment & (material &)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/PM_RELOC_CHK209 - No serial number found for equipment & (material &) ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/PM_RELOC_CHK209 No serial number found for equipment & (material &) typically occurs in the context of equipment management and relocation processes within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a serial number associated with the specified equipment or material.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Serial Number: The most common cause is that the equipment or material in question has not been assigned a serial number in the system.
  Incorrect Equipment/Material Number: The equipment or material number entered may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the equipment not being properly linked to its serial number.
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the system that prevent the proper assignment or recognition of serial numbers.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Serial Number Assignment:
  
  Navigate to the equipment or material master record in SAP.
  Verify if a serial number is assigned to the equipment/material. If not, you may need to create or assign a serial number.
  
  
  
  Correct Equipment/Material Number:
  
  Ensure that the equipment or material number you are using is correct. You can do this by checking the master data in the system.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  If the serial number is missing, you can update the equipment or material master record to include the serial number. This can typically be done through transaction codes like IE02 (Change Equipment) or MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the system is set up correctly to handle serial numbers.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on handling serial numbers and equipment management.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IE01 (Create Equipment), IE02 (Change Equipment), MM01 (Create Material), and MM02 (Change Material).
  Serial Number Management: Understand how serial number management works in SAP, including the settings in the material master and equipment master records.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.