How To Fix VL434 - See the long text for serial number display for item &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 434

• Message text: See the long text for serial number display for item &

What causes this issue?

Parts of this text can be copied from message VL433
This text is only valid for assigning serial numbers to HUs (test in
Q9E)
It is not possible to display serial numbers on this screen for the
items you chose.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You can use the <LS>Pack</> function to display serial numbers as
follows:
From the menu of the current screen, choose <LS>Edit -> Pack -> Pack</>
.
On the <LS>Process from Non-Assigned Handling Units</> screen, choose
the <LS>Ttl content</> tab (or F8).
Select the items in the hierarchy and choose <LS>Extras -> Serial
numbers</>.
RESET N1

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL434 - See the long text for serial number display for item & ?

  The SAP error message VL434 typically indicates an issue related to the serial number management for a specific item in a delivery document. This error occurs when the system is unable to display or process the serial number for the specified item due to various reasons.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Serial Number: The item in question may not have a serial number assigned to it in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for serial number management may not be set up correctly in the material master or in the delivery document.
  Status Issues: The serial number may be in a status that prevents it from being displayed or processed (e.g., it may be blocked or already assigned to another document).
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the serial number, such as missing entries in the serial number tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Serial Number Assignment: Verify that the item has a serial number assigned. You can do this by checking the material master or the serial number management screen.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the serial number management settings are correctly configured in the material master (e.g., check the "Serial Number Management" field).
  Check Document Status: Look at the status of the serial number in the system. If it is blocked or assigned to another document, you may need to resolve that issue first.
  Use Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like IQ01 (Create Serial Number), IQ02 (Change Serial Number), or IQ03 (Display Serial Number) to manage serial numbers directly.
  Consult Long Text: As the error message suggests, check the long text for additional details on the specific issue related to the serial number for the item in question. This can provide more context on what might be wrong.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for serial number management, such as IQ01, IQ02, IQ03, and VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery).
  Material Master: Review the material master data for the item to ensure that serial number management is enabled and configured correctly.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to serial number management and the VL434 error.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and manage serial numbers in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting steps.