How To Fix VL425 - No serial numbers are maintained for item & or the quantity is zero

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 425

• Message text: No serial numbers are maintained for item & or the quantity is zero

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL425 - No serial numbers are maintained for item & or the quantity is zero ?

  The SAP error message VL425 ("No serial numbers are maintained for item & or the quantity is zero") typically occurs during the processing of delivery documents when the system expects serial number management for a specific item, but no serial numbers have been assigned or the quantity is zero. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Serial Number Management: The item in question is configured to require serial number management, but no serial numbers have been assigned to the item in the delivery.
  Zero Quantity: The quantity of the item being processed is zero, which means there are no items to deliver.
  Configuration Issues: The material master may not be set up correctly for serial number management, or the serial numbers may not have been properly recorded in the system.
  Delivery Document Issues: The delivery document may not have been updated correctly, or there may be inconsistencies in the data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Serial Number Assignment:
  
  Go to the delivery document and check if serial numbers have been assigned to the item. If not, you need to assign the appropriate serial numbers.
  You can do this by navigating to the delivery document and using the "Serial Numbers" tab to enter the required serial numbers.
  
  
  
  Verify Item Quantity:
  
  Ensure that the quantity of the item in the delivery is greater than zero. If the quantity is zero, you will need to adjust the delivery quantity accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Settings:
  
  Check the material master record for the item in question to ensure that it is set up for serial number management. This can be done in transaction code MM03 (Display Material).
  Ensure that the "Serial Number Management" checkbox is selected in the relevant views (e.g., Sales, Plant Data/Storage).
  
  
  
  Check Delivery Document:
  
  If the delivery document is not reflecting the correct serial numbers or quantities, you may need to recreate the delivery or make adjustments as necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VL01N: Create Outbound Delivery
  VL02N: Change Outbound Delivery
  VL03N: Display Outbound Delivery
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to serial number management and delivery processing.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on serial number management and delivery processing for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VL425 error and ensure that your delivery processing runs smoothly.