How To Fix /STTPEC/MC_MD159 - GTIN &1 &2. The serialization type of this material must be at least &3

/STTPEC/MC_MD159 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STTPEC/MC_MD -

• Message number: 159

• Message text: GTIN &1 &2. The serialization type of this material must be at least &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STTPEC/MC_MD159 - GTIN &1 &2. The serialization type of this material must be at least &3 ?

  The SAP error message /STTPEC/MC_MD159 GTIN &1 &2. The serialization type of this material must be at least &3 typically relates to issues with the serialization settings of a material in the SAP system, particularly in the context of handling Global Trade Item Numbers (GTIN) and serialized inventory.
  
  Cause:
  
  Serialization Type Mismatch: The error indicates that the serialization type defined for the material does not meet the required level for the operation being performed. The system expects a certain serialization type (at least &3) but the current material's serialization type is lower than that.
  Material Master Settings: The material master data may not be configured correctly for serialization. This could be due to incorrect settings in the material master record or missing configurations in the serialization profile.
  GTIN Configuration: The GTIN assigned to the material may not be compatible with the serialization type required for the transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Go to the material master