How To Fix /ISDFPS/SAPLPM_CSTA008 - No serial number found for equipment & (material &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/SAPLPM_CSTA -

• Message number: 008

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/SAPLPM_CSTA008 - No serial number found for equipment & (material &) ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/SAPLPM_CSTA008 indicates that the system could not find a serial number for a specific piece of equipment or material. This error typically arises in scenarios involving equipment management, particularly when dealing with serialized materials in SAP.
  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 Configuration: The configuration settings for serial number management may not be set up correctly for the material or equipment.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the equipment or material not being properly linked to its serial number.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or access the serial number data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Serial Number Assignment:
  
  Navigate to the equipment or material master record in SAP.
  Verify if a serial number has been assigned. If not, you may need to create a new serial number for the equipment/material.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  If the serial number is missing, you can assign a serial number through the transaction code IQ01 (Create Serial Number) or IE01 (Create Equipment).
  Ensure that the serial number is correctly linked to the equipment/material.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for serial number management in the material master (transaction code MM02).
  Ensure that the material is set to manage serial numbers if required.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the equipment and material master data to identify any discrepancies.
  Use transaction codes like IH08 (Display Equipment) or IQ02 (Change Serial Number) to review the data.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and manage serial numbers.
  Consult with your SAP security team if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IQ01: Create Serial Number
  IQ02: Change Serial Number
  IE01: Create Equipment
  MM02: Change Material Master
  IH08: Display Equipment
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to serial number management or this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on serial number management and equipment handling.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the equipment or material is properly linked to a serial number in the SAP system.