How To Fix LF_SER023 - Serial number & is not unique; choose Det and scan per delivery item

LF_SER023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LF_SER -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Serial number & is not unique; choose Det and scan per delivery item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LF_SER023 - Serial number & is not unique; choose Det and scan per delivery item ?

  The SAP error message LF_SER023 indicates that the serial number you are trying to use is not unique for the specified delivery item. This typically occurs during the process of goods movement, such as when you are trying to post a goods issue or perform a delivery that involves serial number tracking.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Serial Numbers: The serial number you are trying to enter has already been assigned to another item in the same delivery or in the same context where uniqueness is required.
  Incorrect Delivery Item: The serial number may be valid but is not associated with the delivery item you are trying to process.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of serial number management in your SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Serial Number Assignment:
  
  Verify that the serial number you are trying to use is indeed unique for the delivery item. You can do this by checking the serial number assignment in the