How To Fix M7193 - Status of at least one serial number of item & is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 193

• Message text: Status of at least one serial number of item & is not allowed

What causes this issue?

The status of at least one serial number of item &V1& does not allow
assignment to the material document.

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?

Check the status of the serial numbers of the item using the function
<DS:TRAN.IQ09>Display material serial number: Serial number
selection</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7193 - Status of at least one serial number of item & is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message M7193, which states "Status of at least one serial number of item & is not allowed," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and serial number tracking. This error indicates that there is an issue with the status of one or more serial numbers associated with a particular item in the system. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Serial Number Status: The serial number(s) associated with the item may have a status that does not allow the transaction you are trying to perform (e.g., the serial number may be marked as "blocked," "in repair," or "not available").
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for serial number management may not be set up correctly, leading to restrictions on certain statuses.
  Transaction Type Restrictions: Certain transactions (like goods movement, sales order processing, etc.) may have restrictions on the statuses of serial numbers that can be processed.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the serial numbers, such as missing or incorrect entries in the database.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Serial Number Status: Use transaction codes like IQ03 (Display Serial Number) to check the status of the serial numbers associated with the item. Ensure that the status is appropriate for the transaction you are trying to perform.
  Change Serial Number Status: If the status is incorrect, you may need to change it to a valid status that allows the transaction. This can often be done through the appropriate transaction codes or by contacting your system administrator.
  Review Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings for serial number management in the SAP system. Ensure that the allowed statuses for serial numbers are correctly defined.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to serial number management to understand the allowed statuses and any restrictions that may apply.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IQ01 (Create Serial Number), IQ02 (Change Serial Number), and IQ03 (Display Serial Number) for managing serial numbers.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to serial number management and error M7193.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform actions on the serial numbers in question.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the M7193 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.