How To Fix MSR_REPLACEMENT223 - Serial numbers can only be maintained for quantities in whole numbers

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MSR_REPLACEMENT - Messages for Transactions MSR_VRM and MSR_RM_LFU

• Message number: 223

• 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_REPLACEMENT223 - Serial numbers can only be maintained for quantities in whole numbers ?

  The SAP error message MSR_REPLACEMENT223 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 that are expected to have a whole number quantity, but the system is receiving a decimal or fractional quantity instead.
  Cause:
  
  Decimal Quantity: The most common cause of this error is that the quantity of the item being processed is not a whole number (e.g., 1.5, 2.3). Serial numbers can only be assigned to whole units of items.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master or in the serial number management settings that are not aligned with the expected behavior.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have inadvertently entered a non-integer quantity during the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Quantity: Ensure that the quantity being processed is a whole number. If you are trying to process a quantity that is not a whole number, you will need to adjust it to a whole number.
  Review Transaction: If you are entering data manually, double-check the input fields to ensure that you are not entering decimal values.
  Material Master Settings: Review the material master settings for the item in question. Ensure that the serial number management settings are correctly configured to handle the expected quantities.
  Adjust Process: If the business process requires handling fractional quantities, consider adjusting the process to either round the quantities or handle them in a way that aligns with SAP's requirements for serial number management.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration settings related to serial number management.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Serial Number Management: In SAP, serial number management is used to track individual items. Each serial number corresponds to a unique item, and it is essential that the quantities associated with these serial numbers are whole numbers.
  Material Master: The material master record contains information about the material, including how it is managed in terms of inventory and serial numbers.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM02 (Change Material) or IQ01 (Create Serial Number) to manage material and serial number settings.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these aspects, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.