How To Fix V1744 - Item &3 may contain a maximum of &1 serial numbers (instead of &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 744

• Message text: Item &3 may contain a maximum of &1 serial numbers (instead of &2)

What causes this issue?

You wish to copy serial materials and have reduced the quantity of item
&V3& compared to the source document. &V2& serial numbers are assigned
to quantity &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Reduce the number of serial numbers to a maximum of &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1744 - Item &3 may contain a maximum of &1 serial numbers (instead of &2) ?

  The SAP error message V1744 indicates that there is an issue with the number of serial numbers assigned to a particular item in a sales document. Specifically, the error states that the item may contain a maximum of a certain number of serial numbers (denoted by &1), but the system has detected that there are more serial numbers assigned than allowed (denoted by &2).
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Configuration Limits: The item in question has been configured to allow a maximum number of serial numbers, and the current transaction exceeds this limit.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of the sales document, too many serial numbers may have been entered inadvertently.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or serial number profile for the item may not be set up correctly, leading to discrepancies in the allowed number of serial numbers.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the material in question. Ensure that the maximum number of serial numbers allowed is set correctly in the material master or serial number profile.
  You can check this in the material master (transaction code MM03) under the relevant views (e.g., Sales, Plant Data).
  
  
  
  Review Serial Numbers:
  
  Verify the number of serial numbers that have been entered for the item in the sales document. Ensure that it does not exceed the maximum limit specified in the configuration.
  If there are excess serial numbers, remove the unnecessary ones to comply with the limit.
  
  
  
  Adjust Master Data:
  
  If the configuration is correct but the error persists, consider reviewing the serial number profile associated with the material. Ensure that it aligns with the business requirements and allows for the correct number of serial numbers.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for further insights into serial number management and configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), VA01 (Create Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Serial Number Management: Familiarize yourself with the concepts of serial number management in SAP, including how to configure and manage serial numbers effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.