How To Fix RM054 - Serial numbers with automatic batch number assignment not supported

RM054 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RM - Messages for Repetitive Manufacturing

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Serial numbers with automatic batch number assignment not supported

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RM054 - Serial numbers with automatic batch number assignment not supported ?

  The SAP error message RM054 indicates that there is an issue with the handling of serial numbers in conjunction with automatic batch number assignment. This typically occurs in scenarios where a material is set up to use both serial numbers and batch management, but the system is unable to process the transaction due to configuration or data issues.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The material master may not be correctly configured to handle both serial numbers and batch management. This can happen if the material is set to require serial numbers but is also set for automatic batch number assignment.
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to perform may not support the combination of serial numbers and automatic batch assignment.
  Master Data: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the material master or in the serial number management settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Configuration:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the settings for