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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 assigned to the material in the stock. You can do this by checking the stock overview (transaction code: MMBE) or using the serial number management transaction (transaction code: IQ03).
  
  
  
  Verify Delivery Document:
  
  Check the outbound delivery document to ensure that the serial number is included and correctly entered. You can do this by using transaction code VL03N to display the delivery and verify the item details.
  
  
  
  Stock Availability:
  
  Confirm that the serial number exists in the stock for the relevant plant and storage location. If the serial number is not available, you may need to perform a stock transfer or adjust the inventory.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Settings:
  
  Check the material master settings for the serial number-managed material. Ensure that the serial number management is correctly configured in the material master (transaction code: MM03).
  
  
  
  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:
  
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  IQ03: Display Serial Number
  VL03N: Display Outbound Delivery
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on serial number management and outbound delivery processes for further insights into best practices and configuration settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the VL890 error message in SAP.