How To Fix MPLAN248 - Serial number & for material & is invalid -> both values reset

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPLAN - Messages for Maintenance Plan API

• Message number: 248

• Message text: Serial number & for material & is invalid -> both values reset

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPLAN248 - Serial number & for material & is invalid -> both values reset ?

  The SAP error message MPLAN248 indicates that there is an issue with the serial number and material combination in the system. This error typically arises in the context of handling materials that are serialized, meaning that each unit of the material is tracked individually by its serial number.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Serial Number: The serial number entered may not exist in the system for the specified material. This could happen if the serial number was never created, was deleted, or is not assigned to the material in question.
  Material Not Serialized: The material may not be set up to use serial numbers in the material master data. If the material is not configured for serialization, any attempt to use a serial number with it will result in this error.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered may be incorrect or may not match the serial number being referenced.
  Status Issues: The serial number may be in