How To Fix MSR_INSP_MESSAGES152 - Delivery item &1, inspection item &2 requires exactly &3 serial numbers

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSR_INSP_MESSAGES - Messages for Inspections

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Delivery item &1, inspection item &2 requires exactly &3 serial numbers

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MSR_INSP_MESSAGES152 - Delivery item &1, inspection item &2 requires exactly &3 serial numbers ?

  The SAP error message MSR_INSP_MESSAGES152 indicates that there is a mismatch in the number of serial numbers required for a delivery item and its associated inspection item. Specifically, the message states that the delivery item (identified by &1) and the inspection item (identified by &2) require exactly &3 serial numbers, but the system has detected a discrepancy.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Serial Number Assignment: The number of serial numbers assigned to the delivery item does not match the number required by the inspection item.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for serial number management may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been an error during data entry, where the wrong number of serial numbers was entered or assigned.
  Incomplete Delivery Processing: The delivery process may not have been completed correctly, leading to missing or incorrectly assigned serial numbers.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Serial Number Assignment:
  
  Go to the delivery document and check the serial numbers assigned to the delivery item.
  Ensure that the number of serial numbers matches the requirement specified in the error message.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Item Requirements:
  
  Check the inspection item to see how many serial numbers it requires.
  Ensure that the delivery item has the correct number of serial numbers assigned.
  
  
  
  Adjust Serial Numbers:
  
  If there are too few serial numbers, you may need to assign additional serial numbers to the delivery item.
  If there are too many, you may need to remove excess serial numbers.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  Review the configuration settings for serial number management in your SAP system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team if necessary.
  
  
  
  Reprocess Delivery:
  
  If the delivery process was not completed correctly, you may need to reprocess the delivery or create a new delivery with the correct serial number assignments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery) or QA32 (Change Inspection Lot) to review and adjust the relevant documents.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on serial number management and inspection lot processing for more detailed guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP helpdesk for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the serial number requirements for the delivery and inspection items are met.