How To Fix V4128 - Enter the serial number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V4 - Nachrichten Verkauf (Variable Meldungen und EDI-Meldungen)

• Message number: 128

• Message text: Enter the serial number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V4128 - Enter the serial number ?

  The SAP error message V4128, which states "Enter the serial number," typically occurs in the context of handling materials that are serialized in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires a serial number to be entered for a specific item, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Serial Number: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a serial number for a material that requires one.
  
  Configuration Issues: The material may be configured in such a way that it mandates a serial number for transactions (e.g., sales orders, deliveries, or inventory management).
  Transaction Type: The specific transaction being performed may require a serial number, and the system is enforcing this requirement.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Serial Number: The simplest solution is to ensure that you enter a valid serial number for the item in question. This can usually be done in the relevant field of the transaction screen.
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