How To Fix J3RM_RN094 - Management method for material &1 cannot be "Management by Serial Number"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 094

• Message text: Management method for material &1 cannot be "Management by Serial Number"

What causes this issue?

You have set up <LS>Management by Batch</> for some plants where the
material is based, but you are trying to choose <LS>Management by Serial
Number</> as its management method in
<DS:TRAN.J3RMRNGOODSV>Maintain Material Management Methods for
Traceability</>.

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?

<DS:TRAN.J3RMRNGOODSV>Maintain Material Management Methods for
Traceability</> should contain either the same material management
method as in your plants, or management by material number.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3RM_RN094 - Management method for material &1 cannot be "Management by Serial Number" ?

  The SAP error message J3RM_RN094 indicates that there is an issue with the management method for a specific material in the system. The error specifically states that the management method for the material cannot be set to "Management by Serial Number." This typically occurs in the context of materials that are not configured to be managed by serial numbers in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Material Master Configuration: The material in question may not be set up to allow serial number management. This can happen if the material type or the configuration settings do not support serial number management.
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types in SAP do not support serial number management. If the material type is not configured for serial number tracking, this error will occur.
  Inventory Management Settings: The settings in the inventory management module may not allow for serial number management for the specific material.
  Plant Settings: The plant settings for the material may not be configured to allow serial number management.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM02).
  Check the "Basic Data" and "Sales" views to ensure that the material is set up correctly.
  Ensure that the "Serial Number Management" checkbox is selected if you want to manage the material by serial numbers.
  
  
  
  Review Material Type:
  
  Check the material type assigned to the material. You can do this in the material master record.
  Ensure that the material type supports serial number management. If it does not, you may need to change the material type or create a new material that supports serial number management.
  
  
  
  Adjust Plant Settings:
  
  Check the plant-specific settings for the material. You can do this in the material master under the "Plant Data" view.
  Ensure that the settings allow for serial number management.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Configuration Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the settings or how to change them, consult with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant who specializes in materials management.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Help:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on serial number management and material master configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM02 - Change Material Master
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  MM01 - Create Material Master
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message J3RM_RN094 and configure the material for serial number management if required.