MEEXTFU009 - No serial numbers are allowed for this item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEEXTFU - MMPUR Messages Re Enhanced Functions

• Message number: 009

• Message text: No serial numbers are allowed for this item

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEEXTFU009 - No serial numbers are allowed for this item ?

  The SAP error message MEEXTFU009, which states "No serial numbers are allowed for this item," typically occurs in the context of materials management and inventory management when dealing with items that are not configured to use serial numbers. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Item Configuration: The material in question is not set up to manage serial numbers. This can happen if the material master record does not have the serial number management option enabled.
  Document Type: The document type being used (e.g., purchase order, goods receipt) may not support serial number tracking for the specific item.
  Item Category: The item category assigned to the material may not allow for serial number management.
  Transaction Context: The transaction you are trying to perform may require serial number tracking, but the item is not configured to support it.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the relevant views (especially the Basic Data and Plant Data/Storage views).
  Ensure that the "Serial Number Management" checkbox is selected if the item should be managed with serial numbers.
  
  
  
  Review Item Category:
  
  Check the item category assigned to the material in the purchasing or inventory management settings. Ensure that it allows for serial number management.
  
  
  
  Adjust Document Type:
  
  If you are using a specific document type that does not support serial numbers, consider using a different document type that does.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the settings or need to enable serial number management for a specific item, consult with your SAP configuration team or a functional consultant who can assist in making the necessary changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data and serial number management.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing material master data.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to material master records and related configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MEEXTFU009 error and successfully manage items with serial numbers in SAP.