How To Fix M3896 - Serial number management is not possible with backflushing

M3896 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 896

• Message text: Serial number management is not possible with backflushing

What causes this issue?

You have specified that the material is to be backflushed. You have
also defined a serial number profile, meaning that serial numbers have
to be used with goods movements. However, it is not possible to specify
serial numbers in conjunction with backflushing.

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?

Correct your entries.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3896 - Serial number management is not possible with backflushing ?

  The SAP error message M3896, which states "Serial number management is not possible with backflushing," typically occurs in the context of production and inventory management when trying to perform backflushing for materials that are managed with serial numbers. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Serial Number Management: The error arises because the material in question is set up for serial number management, which requires explicit tracking of each individual item. Backflushing, on the other hand, is a process that automatically deducts materials from inventory based on production orders without the need for individual item tracking.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the material master or the production order may not allow for backflushing when serial numbers are involved.
  
  
  Production Process: The production process may not be designed to handle serial number tracking during backflushing, which is typically used for bulk materials or items that do not require individual