How To Fix MEEXTFU016 - Serial numbers are assigned: change to configuration is not possible

MEEXTFU016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEEXTFU - MMPUR Messages Re Enhanced Functions

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Serial numbers are assigned: change to configuration is not possible

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to change the configuration of an object (purchase
requisition item or purchase order schedule line).
The change is not allowed:
For objects that are already configured
Due to serial number assignment
If the origin of the configuration in the material serial number does
not refer to this object
See <LS>Display Serial Number</> (<PF>IQ03</>) on the <LS>Configuration
Data</> tab page.

System Response

The configuration screen is shown in display mode.

How to fix this error?

Revoke all serial number assignments for this object and call
configuration again.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MEEXTFU016 - Details

• The SAP error message MEEXTFU016 indicates that a change to the configuration of a material or item is not possible because serial numbers have already been assigned to it. This typically occurs in scenarios where serial number management is enabled for a material, and the system prevents changes to certain configurations once serial numbers are assigned to ensure data integrity and traceability.
  
  Cause:
  
  Serial Number Assignment: The primary cause of this error is that the material in question has already had serial numbers assigned to it. Once serial numbers are assigned, certain changes to the material's configuration (like changing the material type, changing the serial number profile, etc.) are restricted.
  Configuration Changes: The specific configuration change you are trying to make is not allowed because it could affect the integrity of the serial number data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Review the Changes: Determine if the changes you are trying