How To Fix J3RM_RN026 - Material &1 is traceable by Serial Numbers, but Serial number is missing

J3RM_RN026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J3RM_RN - Message class for RN documents processing

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Material &1 is traceable by Serial Numbers, but Serial number is missing

What causes this issue?

You have set up <LS>Management by Serial Number </>in
<DS:TRAN.J3RMRNGOODSV>Maintain Material Management Methods for
Traceability</> for this material, but the document item does not
contain a serial number.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

J3RM_RN026 - Details

• The SAP error message J3RM_RN026 indicates that a material is set up to be traceable by serial numbers, but the system has detected that a required serial number is missing during a transaction. This typically occurs in scenarios involving inventory management, goods movements, or production processes where serial number tracking is mandatory.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Serial Number: The most straightforward cause is that the transaction being processed requires a serial number, but none has been provided.
  
  Configuration Issues: The material master may be incorrectly configured, or the serial number management settings may not align with the transaction requirements.
  User Error: The user may have overlooked entering the serial number during the transaction process.
  System Bugs or Inconsistencies: Occasionally, there may be bugs or inconsistencies in the system that lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Serial Number: Ensure that a valid serial number is entered during the transaction. This can often be done in the relevant field of the