How To Fix IW824 - Material & has no serial no. profile; object list cannot be maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 824

• Message text: Material & has no serial no. profile; object list cannot be maintained

What causes this issue?

You want to maintain the object list, although no
<DS:GLOS.serial_number_profile>serial number profile</> was assigned to
the material which you have entered for this refurbishment order.

System Response

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How to fix this error?

Check the material number.
If it is a question of having the correct material number and you want
to distinguish the <DS:GLOS.serialized_material>single units</> of this
material individually, you must maintain a serial number profile for
the material and serialize the single units of material.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW824 - Material & has no serial no. profile; object list cannot be maintained ?

  The SAP error message "IW824 Material & has no serial no. profile; object list cannot be maintained" typically occurs in the context of maintenance orders or when trying to manage equipment that is expected to have serial number tracking but does not have a serial number profile assigned to the material.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Serial Number Profile: The material in question does not have a serial number profile assigned. This profile is necessary for the system to track individual items of that material.
  Material Master Configuration: The material master record may not be configured correctly to handle serial numbers.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not support serial number management.
  Transaction Context: The error may arise when trying to perform operations that require serial number tracking, such as creating or modifying an object list for a maintenance order.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign a Serial Number Profile:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM02).
  Enter the material number and select the appropriate views (usually Basic Data and Plant Data).
  In the "Sales" or "Plant Data" view, ensure that a serial number profile is assigned. If not, assign a suitable serial number profile that matches your business requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Material Type:
  
  Ensure that the material type allows for serial number management. You can check this in the configuration settings (Transaction Code: OMS2) for the material type.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have access to the configuration settings, check the settings for serial number management in the relevant customizing transaction (Transaction Code: OIS2 for serial number profiles).
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to perform the operation again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about which serial number profile to use, consult your organization's documentation or SAP help resources for guidance on the appropriate profiles for your materials.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Serial Number Management: This is a feature in SAP that allows tracking of individual items of a material. It is commonly used in industries where items need to be tracked for warranty, service, or compliance reasons.
  Material Master: The material master is a central repository of information about materials in SAP. It contains data related to purchasing, inventory management, and sales.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  OMS2: Change Material Type
  OIS2: Define Serial Number Profiles
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in materials management or plant maintenance.