How To Fix L3890 - Serial number table for TO & & and HU & contains double entries

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L3 -

• Message number: 890

• Message text: Serial number table for TO & & and HU & contains double entries

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L3890 - Serial number table for TO & & and HU & contains double entries ?

  The SAP error message L3890 indicates that there are duplicate entries in the serial number table for a Transfer Order (TO) and Handling Unit (HU). This typically occurs during the processing of goods movements, where the system detects that the same serial number is being assigned to a handling unit or transfer order more than once.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Serial Numbers: The most common cause is that the same serial number has been assigned to multiple handling units or transfer orders.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Manual entry errors or incorrect data uploads can lead to duplicate serial numbers being recorded.
  System Configuration Issues: Misconfiguration in the handling of serial numbers in the system can also lead to this error.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it may have introduced duplicates.
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Duplicates: Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the serial number table (usually EQUI or SER01) for duplicate entries related to the specific TO and HU mentioned in the error message.
  Correct Data: Once duplicates are identified, you can either:
  
  Remove the duplicate entries if they are not needed.
  Correct the entries to ensure that each serial number is unique to a handling unit or transfer order.
  
  
  Review Transfer Order and Handling Unit: Check the transfer order and handling unit to ensure that they are correctly configured and that the serial numbers assigned are unique.
  Adjust Configuration: If the issue is due to system configuration, review the settings related to serial number management in the SAP system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to serial number management for additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  LT03 (Create Transfer Order)
  LT12 (Confirm Transfer Order)
  HU02 (Change Handling Unit)
  
  
  Tables: 
  
  EQUI (Equipment master data)
  SER01 (Serial number data)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to serial number handling.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.