How To Fix PHIN434 - Material &1 is a serialized material and cannot be used in the equi BOM

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PHIN - Phase In: Messages

• Message number: 434

• Message text: Material &1 is a serialized material and cannot be used in the equi BOM

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PHIN434 - Material &1 is a serialized material and cannot be used in the equi BOM ?

  The SAP error message PHIN434 indicates that you are trying to use a serialized material in an equipment Bill of Materials (BOM), which is not allowed. Serialized materials are those that are tracked individually by their serial numbers, and they cannot be included in a BOM for equipment because the BOM is meant for components that are not tracked individually.
  Cause:
  
  Serialized Material: The material you are trying to include in the equipment BOM is defined as a serialized material in the system.
  BOM Restrictions: Equipment BOMs are designed to include non-serialized components, as they represent a fixed structure of parts that make up the equipment.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Type: Verify if the material should indeed be serialized. If it should not be, you may need to change its configuration in the material master.
  Use Non-Serialized Material: If the material must remain serialized, consider using a non-serialized equivalent for the BOM or create a separate BOM for the serialized components.
  Review BOM Structure: If the serialized material is essential for the equipment, you may need to adjust your BOM structure or processes to accommodate this requirement.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team to understand the implications of using serialized materials in BOMs and explore alternative approaches.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Configuration: Check the material master settings for the serialized material to understand its configuration.
  Equipment BOM: Understand the purpose and structure of equipment BOMs in SAP, and how they differ from regular BOMs.
  SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  User Exits or Enhancements: If your business process requires the use of serialized materials in a BOM, consider discussing with your SAP development team about possible user exits or enhancements that could allow for this functionality.
  
  By addressing the cause of the error and following the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the issue effectively.