How To Fix MPLAN239 - Material number or serial number is missing!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPLAN - Messages for Maintenance Plan API

• Message number: 239

• Message text: Material number or serial number is missing!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPLAN239 - Material number or serial number is missing! ?

  The SAP error message MPLAN239 indicates that a material number or serial number is missing in the context of a planning or production process. This error typically arises in scenarios where a material or serial number is required for a specific operation, such as creating a production order, a maintenance order, or during the execution of a transaction that involves material handling.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Number: The material number may not have been entered in the relevant field, or it may not exist in the system.
  Missing Serial Number: If the process requires a serial number (for example, in the case of serialized materials), and it is not provided, this error will occur.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master or in the production planning module that require a material or serial number but are not properly set up.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required information