How To Fix VL428 - Serial no. mainten. only possible if all batches/val.types are assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 428

• Message text: Serial no. mainten. only possible if all batches/val.types are assigned

What causes this issue?

During batch/valuation type split, the complete quantity has not been
divided between the batch and valuation type split items.

System Response

You cannot maintain the serial numbers for a batch split item until you
have divided the complete quantity of the main item between the
batches.

How to fix this error?

First create all batch split items that are required for dividing
the complete quantity of the main item or reduce the quantity of the
main item. Then you can maintain the serial numbers.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL428 - Serial no. mainten. only possible if all batches/val.types are assigned ?

  The SAP error message VL428 indicates that serial number management is only possible if all batches or valuation types are assigned. This error typically occurs in the context of handling materials that are managed with both batch management and serial number management.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to perform a transaction (like goods movement, delivery, or sales order processing) involving a material that is set up for serial number management, but the system detects that not all required batches or valuation types are assigned to the serial numbers. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Batch Assignment: The material may not have a batch assigned to it, or the batch does not have the necessary valuation type linked to it.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for batch management and serial number management may not be properly aligned.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data for the material, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material master or batch master.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VL428 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the relevant views (Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, and Accounting) to ensure that the material is correctly set up for both batch and serial number management.
  
  
  
  Verify Batch Management Settings:
  
  Ensure that the batch management is activated for the material and that the relevant batches are created and assigned correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Valuation Types:
  
  Ensure that the valuation types are correctly assigned to the batches. You can check this in the batch master data (transaction code MSC2N) to see if the valuation type is linked to the batch.
  
  
  
  Assign Missing Batches/Valuation Types:
  
  If you find that certain batches or valuation types are missing, you may need to create or assign them accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in SPRO (Customizing) under the following paths:
  
  Logistics Execution > Shipping > Delivery > Define Serial Number Management
  Logistics Execution > Shipping > Delivery > Define Batch Management
  
  
  Ensure that the settings for serial number and batch management are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Test the Process:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the process again to see if the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MSC2N: Change Batch
  VL01N: Create Outbound Delivery
  VL02N: Change Outbound Delivery
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to VL428 or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on batch management and serial number management.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the VL428 error in SAP.