How To Fix MSR_INSP_MESSAGES151 - Serial numbers can only be maintained for quantities in whole numbers

MSR_INSP_MESSAGES151 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSR_INSP_MESSAGES - Messages for Inspections

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Serial numbers can only be maintained for quantities in whole numbers

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSR_INSP_MESSAGES151 - Serial numbers can only be maintained for quantities in whole numbers ?

  The SAP error message MSR_INSP_MESSAGES151 indicates that there is an issue with the handling of serial numbers in relation to quantities that are not whole numbers. This typically occurs in scenarios where serial numbers are being assigned to items in inventory or during the inspection process, and the system expects the quantity to be a whole number (integer) but is receiving a decimal or fractional value instead.
  
  Cause:
  
  Decimal Quantity: The most common cause of this error is that the quantity of the item being processed is a decimal (e.g., 1.5) rather than a whole number (e.g., 1, 2, 3).
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to only allow whole numbers for items that require serial number tracking.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record for the item may have settings that enforce whole number quantities for serial number management.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Quantity: Ensure that the quantity being processed is a whole number. If you