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Message type: E = Error
Message class: VL -
Message number: 423
Message text: Plant cannot be reset because serial numbers are maintained
It is not possible to reset the plant because <GL:serial_number>serial
numbers</> are maintained for this plant.
The system does not allow you to reset the plant.
First the delete the existing serial numbers for the item, then reset
the plant.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
VL423
- Plant cannot be reset because serial numbers are maintained ?The SAP error message VL423 indicates that a plant cannot be reset because serial numbers are maintained for the materials in that plant. This typically occurs in the context of inventory management and logistics when trying to perform certain operations, such as resetting a plant or changing its status.
Cause:
The error arises when there are serial number-managed materials in the plant. Serial numbers are used to track individual items, and if there are existing serial numbers associated with the materials in the plant, SAP prevents the reset operation to maintain data integrity and avoid loss of tracking information.
Solution:
To resolve the VL423 error, you can follow these steps:
Check Serial Number Management:
- Identify the materials that have serial numbers assigned to them in the plant. You can do this by using transaction codes like
MMBE
(Stock Overview) orIQ03
(Display Serial Number).Remove Serial Numbers:
- If it is appropriate for your business process, you may need to remove the serial numbers from the materials. This can be done by:
- Transferring the stock to another plant or storage location where serial numbers are not required.
- Using the transaction
MB1A
(Goods Withdrawal) orMB1B
(Transfer Posting) to move the stock.- If the stock is not needed, you can also consider scrapping it.
Change Serial Number Management Settings:
- If the materials do not need to be managed by serial numbers, you can change the material master settings to remove serial number management. This can be done in the material master record (transaction
MM02
), but be cautious as this may affect inventory tracking.Consult with Business Process Owners:
- Before making changes, consult with relevant stakeholders or business process owners to ensure that removing serial numbers or changing settings aligns with business requirements.
Retry the Operation:
- Once the serial numbers have been addressed, you can attempt to reset the plant again.
Related Information:
Transaction Codes:
MMBE
: Stock OverviewIQ03
: Display Serial NumberMM02
: Change Material MasterMB1A
: Goods WithdrawalMB1B
: Transfer PostingDocumentation:
SAP Notes:
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VL423 error and successfully reset the plant as needed.
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