How To Fix VL422 - Differing serial number profile in plant & and serial numbers maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 422

• Message text: Differing serial number profile in plant & and serial numbers maintained

What causes this issue?

In the delivery for the plant which was changed,
<GL:serial_number>serial numbers</> had already been created for the
material. However, in plant &V1&, a different
<GL:serial_number_profile> serial number profile</> exists.

System Response

The system does not allow you to enter plant &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Delete your entry. If necessary, first delete the serial numbers which
had been created for the previous plant in the delivery before you
change the plant.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL422 - Differing serial number profile in plant & and serial numbers maintained ?

  The SAP error message VL422 indicates that there is a mismatch between the serial number profile defined for a plant and the serial numbers that have been maintained for the material. This error typically occurs during the delivery process when the system checks the serial number profile against the serial numbers assigned to the material.
  Cause:
  
  
  Differing Serial Number Profiles: The serial number profile assigned to the material in the plant does not match the serial numbers that have been maintained. This can happen if:
  
  The serial number profile was changed after the serial numbers were created.
  The serial numbers were created in a different plant or with a different profile.
  The material master data has inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the serial number management settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VL422 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Serial Number Profile:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the serial number profile assigned to the material in the relevant plant.
  Ensure that the serial number profile is correctly set up and matches the serial numbers that are being used.
  
  
  
  Review Serial Numbers:
  
  Use transaction code IQ03 to display the serial numbers for the material and check if they are correctly assigned to the plant and match the profile.
  If the serial numbers are incorrect, you may need to delete and recreate them with the correct profile.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If there are configuration issues, you may need to review the settings in the SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) under the Logistics Execution or Material Management sections related to serial number management.
  Ensure that the serial number profiles are correctly defined and assigned to the relevant plants and materials.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to serial number management for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, perform a test delivery to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  IQ03: Display Serial Number
  VL01N: Create Outbound Delivery
  VL02N: Change Outbound Delivery
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to serial number management and the VL422 error.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify serial numbers and material master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the VL422 error in SAP.