How To Fix MPE_EXEC_SFO043 - No serialized product exists (material &1 and serial number &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_EXEC_SFO - Messages for Shop Floor Orders

• Message number: 043

• Message text: No serialized product exists (material &1 and serial number &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_EXEC_SFO043 - No serialized product exists (material &1 and serial number &2) ?

  The SAP error message MPE_EXEC_SFO043 indicates that there is no serialized product available for the specified material and serial number. This typically occurs in scenarios where serial number management is enabled, and the system is unable to find the serialized product that corresponds to the material and serial number combination provided.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Serialization Data: The specified serial number may not be assigned to the material in the system.
  Incorrect Serial Number: The serial number entered may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Material Not Serialized: The material in question may not be set up for serialization in the system.
  Data Deletion: The serialized product data may have been deleted or not yet created.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for serial number management may not be set up correctly in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Serial Number: Check if the serial number entered is correct. Ensure there are no typos or formatting issues.
  Check Material Master: Ensure that the material is set up for serialization. You can do this by checking the material master data in the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, or Plant Data).
  Check Serial Number Assignment: Use transaction codes like IQ01 (Create Serial Number) or IQ02 (Change Serial Number) to verify if the serial number is assigned to the material.
  Create Missing Serial Number: If the serial number does not exist, you may need to create it using the appropriate transaction.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for serial number management is correctly set up in the system. This may involve checking the settings in the material management module.
  Consult Logs: Check system logs or error logs for additional information that may provide context for the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as IQ01, IQ02, IQ03 (Display Serial Number), and MM03 (Display Material).
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to serialization issues for potential bug fixes or additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on serial number management for best practices and configuration steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to view and manage serialized products.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in material management and serialization.