How To Fix PHIN433 - Material &1 is not a serialized material. Serial profile is missing.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PHIN - Phase In: Messages

• Message number: 433

• Message text: Material &1 is not a serialized material. Serial profile is missing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PHIN433 - Material &1 is not a serialized material. Serial profile is missing. ?

  The SAP error message PHIN433 indicates that the system is trying to process a material that is expected to be serialized, but the material in question is not set up as a serialized material in the system. This typically occurs in scenarios where serialization is required for tracking and managing inventory, such as in industries like pharmaceuticals, electronics, or machinery.
  Cause:
  
  Material Master Configuration: The material in question is not configured as a serialized material in the Material Master. This means that the serial number profile is not assigned to the material.
  Missing Serial Number Profile: The serial number profile that is supposed to be associated with the material is missing or not properly assigned.
  Incorrect Transaction: The transaction being executed may require serialization, but the material does not have the necessary settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM03) and check the settings for the material in question.
  Ensure that the material is marked as a serialized material. This can be done in the "Basic Data" or "Sales" views, depending on the material type.
  
  
  
  Assign Serial Number Profile:
  
  If the material is supposed to be serialized, ensure that a valid serial number profile is assigned to the material.
  You can do this by navigating to the "Serial Numbers" view in the Material Master and assigning the appropriate serial number profile.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Serial Number Profile:
  
  If a serial number profile does not exist, you may need to create one (Transaction Code: OIS2) or update an existing one to ensure it meets the requirements for the material.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction:
  
  Ensure that the transaction you are trying to execute is appropriate for the material type. If the material is not meant to be serialized, you may need to adjust the transaction or use a different material.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configurations related to serialized materials in your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  OIS2: Maintain Serial Number Profiles
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to serialization.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the Material Master and serial number profiles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PHIN433 error and ensure that the material is properly configured for serialization in SAP.