How To Fix V1252 - The number of serial numbers for material $ is greater than the quantity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 252

• Message text: The number of serial numbers for material $ is greater than the quantity

What causes this issue?

Too many <GL:serial_number>serial numbers</> have been maintained for
material &V1&.
INCLUDE 'NA_NO_PROCESSING_1' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

Delete the excess serial numbers or increase the quantity
appropriately.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1252 - The number of serial numbers for material $ is greater than the quantity ?

  The SAP error message V1252 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the number of serial numbers entered for a material and the quantity of that material being processed. Specifically, it means that the number of serial numbers you are trying to assign exceeds the quantity of the material available in the transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Excess Serial Numbers: You are attempting to enter more serial numbers than the quantity of the material you have in stock.
  Incorrect Quantity: The quantity of the material being processed may not match the number of serial numbers you are trying to assign.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the serial numbers or the quantity of the material.
  System Configuration: There could be issues with how the system is configured to handle serial numbers for that particular material.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Quantity: Check the quantity of the material you are trying to process. Ensure that it matches the number of serial numbers you are entering.
  Adjust Serial Numbers: If you have entered too many serial numbers, reduce the number to match the available quantity of the material.
  Check Stock Levels: Ensure that the stock levels for the material are correct and that you have enough quantity to cover the serial numbers being assigned.
  Review Transaction Type: Make sure you are using the correct transaction type that allows for serial number assignment.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the process, refer to SAP documentation or user manuals for guidance on handling serial numbers.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or system administrator for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Serial Number Management: Understand how serial number management works in SAP, including how to create, assign, and manage serial numbers.
  Material Master Data: Review the material master data for the specific material to ensure that it is set up correctly for serial number tracking.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (e.g., MIGO for goods movements, IQ01 for creating serial numbers) that may help in resolving the issue.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to perform actions related to serial number assignment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the V1252 error and successfully process the material with the correct number of serial numbers.