How To Fix MSR_INSP_MESSAGES034 - Delivery/item &1/&2 doesn't contain serial numbers

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSR_INSP_MESSAGES - Messages for Inspections

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Delivery/item &1/&2 doesn't contain serial numbers

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSR_INSP_MESSAGES034 - Delivery/item &1/&2 doesn't contain serial numbers ?

  The SAP error message MSR_INSP_MESSAGES034 indicates that a delivery item does not contain serial numbers, which is often required for items that are managed with serial number tracking. This error typically occurs during processes such as goods receipt, delivery processing, or inventory management when the system expects serial numbers for specific items but finds none.
  Cause:
  
  Serial Number Management Not Activated: The material in question may not have serial number management activated in its material master record.
  Delivery Item Configuration: The delivery item may not be configured to require serial numbers.
  Incorrect Item Type: The item type in the delivery may not be set up to handle serial numbers.
  Missing Serial Numbers: The delivery may have been created without assigning serial numbers to the items, which is mandatory for items that require them.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the "Sales Organization Data" and "Plant Data" views to ensure that serial number management is activated for the material.
  
  
  
  Review Delivery Item Configuration:
  
  Check the delivery item configuration in the delivery document (transaction code VL03N).
  Ensure that the item category is set to require serial numbers.
  
  
  
  Assign Serial Numbers:
  
  If the item requires serial numbers, ensure that they are assigned to the delivery. You can do this by:
  
  Going to the delivery document and selecting the item.
  Using the "Serial Numbers" button to enter or assign the required serial numbers.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Item Type:
  
  Ensure that the item type in the delivery is appropriate for serial number management. If necessary, consult with your SAP configuration team to verify the settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on serial number management and the configuration of materials and deliveries.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  VL03N: Display Outbound Delivery
  MB1A: Goods Withdrawal
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  MB1C: Other Goods Receipts
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to serial number management or the error message in question.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to manage serial numbers and deliveries.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that the delivery items are correctly processed with the required serial numbers.