How To Fix VL890 - Serial number-managed material in item & cannot be distributed

VL890 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VL -

• Message number: 890

• Message text: Serial number-managed material in item & cannot be distributed

What causes this issue?

In the SAP standard system, a material managed using serial numbers
cannot be distributed to the decentralized Warehouse Management System.

How to fix this error?

There are two alternative methods of permitting distribution to the
decentralized <DS:GLOS.3528EA14E8AA5570E10000009B38F983>Warehouse
Management System
</>:
In order to use <DS:GLOS.3526C31EAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>serial numbers
</> in the decentralized WMS, you must maintain the relevant
<DS:DE.SNDEC>indicator</> in Customizing.
To do this, choose the activity <DS:SIMG.SIMG_XXLEIDW2007>
Define Interface to Inventory Management and Delivery-Relevant Data</>
in Customizing for <ZK>Decentralized WMS Integration</>.
To be able to distribute the delivery to the decentralized WMS without
serial numbers, you must set <ZH>Optional Serialization</> in the serial
number profile.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VL890 - Serial number-managed material in item & cannot be distributed ?

  The SAP error message VL890 indicates that there is an issue with a serial number-managed material during the distribution process, specifically in the context of outbound deliveries. This error typically arises when the system is unable to process the serial number for the material in question.
  
  Cause:
  
  Serial Number Management: The material in question is set up for serial number management, but the serial number is either missing, not correctly assigned, or not available in the system.
  Delivery Document Issues: The delivery document may not have the necessary serial number information, or the serial number may not be valid for the material being processed.
  Stock Availability: The serial number may not be available in the stock for the specific plant/storage location from which the material is being shipped.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the material master or in the serial number management settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Serial Number Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the serial number is correctly