How To Fix VL421 - Serial number profile is missing for material & in plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 421

• Message text: Serial number profile is missing for material & in plant &

What causes this issue?

No <GL:serial_number_profile>serial number profile</> has been
maintained for material &V1& in plant &V2&.

System Response

The system does not allow you to maintain serial numbers for this item.

How to fix this error?

If you want to maintain <GL:serial_number>serial numbers</> for this
item, either enter a plant for the item, in which a serial number
profile already exists for material &V1& or maintain a serial number
profile for plant &V2& in the plant data of the material master record.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL421 - Serial number profile is missing for material & in plant & ?

  The SAP error message VL421 indicates that there is a missing serial number profile for a specific material in a particular plant. This error typically occurs during the delivery process when the system is trying to process items that require serial number tracking, but the necessary configuration is not in place.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Serial Number Profile: The serial number profile for the material in the specified plant has not been defined or is not assigned correctly.
  Material Master Configuration: The material master record may not have the serial number profile assigned, or it may be incorrectly configured.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The serial number profile may not be set up for the specific plant where the material is being processed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VL421 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Record:
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 (Display Material).
  Enter the material number and plant.
  Navigate to the "Sales: General/Plant Data" or "Plant Data/Storage" view.
  Check if a serial number profile is assigned. If not, you need to assign a valid serial number profile.
  
  
  
  Assign Serial Number Profile:
  
  If the serial number profile is missing, you can assign it using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Go to the relevant view and assign the appropriate serial number profile.
  
  
  
  Check Serial Number Profile Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OIS2 to check the configuration of the serial number profile.
  Ensure that the profile is correctly set up to handle the material type and the required serial number management.
  
  
  
  Check Plant-Specific Settings:
  
  Ensure that the serial number profile is valid for the specific plant where the error occurred.
  If necessary, create or modify the serial number profile to include the plant.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to process the delivery again to see if the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Serial Number Management: Serial number management is crucial for tracking individual items, especially in industries like electronics, pharmaceuticals, and automotive.
  Material Types: Different material types may have different requirements for serial number management. Ensure that the material type supports serial number tracking.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed steps on managing serial numbers and configuring material master records.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in logistics and material management.