How To Fix VL427 - Serial no. maintenance only possible if you specify a batch/val. type

VL427 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 427

• Message text: Serial no. maintenance only possible if you specify a batch/val. type

What causes this issue?

No batch/valuation batch has been assigned to this item.

System Response

You cannot maintain serial numbers for materials handled in batches
until you have assigned a batch to the item.

How to fix this error?

Assign a batch to the item and then maintain the serial numbers.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL427 - Serial no. maintenance only possible if you specify a batch/val. type ?

  The SAP error message VL427 indicates that serial number maintenance is only possible if a batch or valuation type is specified. This error typically occurs in the context of inventory management and logistics when dealing with materials that have serial numbers and are managed in batches.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to perform an operation (like goods movement, delivery, or inventory management) involving a material that requires serial number tracking, but the system does not have the necessary batch or valuation type information. This can happen in the following scenarios:
  
  Missing Batch/Valuation Type: The material is set up to require a batch or valuation type, but it has not been specified in the transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: The material master may not be correctly configured to handle serial numbers and batches.
  Transaction Context: The transaction you are trying to execute may not be compatible with the current settings of the material.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VL427