How To Fix M7174 - Serial number profiles differ

M7174 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Serial number profiles differ

What causes this issue?

You want to carry out a transfer posting for materials with
<DS:GLOS.serial_number>serial number management</>. However, the
<DS:GLOS.serial_number_profile>serial number profiles</> of the
receiving and issuing points are not identical.

System Response

The above situation is not allowed.

How to fix this error?

Cancel the current processing step.
Check the serial number profiles in the material master record, if
required.
<DS:TRAN.MM03>Proceed</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7174 - Serial number profiles differ ?

  The SAP error message M7174, which states "Serial number profiles differ," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and logistics when there is a mismatch in the serial number profiles assigned to materials or products. This can happen during various processes, such as goods movements, deliveries, or when trying to perform inventory transactions.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Different Serial Number Profiles: The material being processed has a different serial number profile than what is expected or required for the transaction. This can happen if the material master data has been changed or if different materials are being mixed in a transaction.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of serial number profiles in the system. For example, if the serial number profile for a material is not correctly assigned or if there are changes in the configuration that have not been properly updated