M7173 - No serial numbers created for material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 173

• Message text: No serial numbers created for material &

What causes this issue?

For this material, no serial numbers have been maintained at the time of
the goods movement, although serial number management is active.
Therefore, serial numbers may exist that do not correspond to any stock
or stock quantities may exist that are not assigned to any serial
number.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check the serial number profile in the material master record and the
definition of the profile in the Customizing system of Plant
Maintenance.
If serial numbers are to be maintained for every goods movement, the
profile should be defined so that specification of serial numbers is
mandatory.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7173 - No serial numbers created for material & ?

  The SAP error message M7173 "No serial numbers created for material &" typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation that requires serial number tracking for a material, but no serial numbers have been assigned or created for that material in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during goods movements, deliveries, or when trying to perform inventory management tasks.
  Causes:
  
  No Serial Numbers Assigned: The material in question has not been assigned any serial numbers in the system.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material may not be set up to use serial numbers in its master data.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration for serial number management may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Transaction Context: The transaction you are trying to perform may require serial numbers, but the material is not configured to handle them.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Create Serial Numbers:
  
  Go to the transaction for creating serial numbers (e.g., using transaction code IQ01 for creating serial numbers).
  Ensure that you create and assign serial numbers to the material before performing the operation that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master data.
  Ensure that the material is set up for serial number management. Check the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, and Plant Data) to confirm that the serial number profile is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for serial number management in the SAP system. This can be done through transaction SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) and navigating to the relevant sections for Inventory Management and Serial Number Management.
  Ensure that the settings for the material type and plant are correctly configured to allow for serial number tracking.
  
  
  
  Perform the Transaction Correctly:
  
  Ensure that you are following the correct steps for the transaction you are trying to perform. If the transaction requires serial numbers, make sure that you have created them beforehand.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on serial number management and the specific transaction you are working with.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Serial Number Management: This is a feature in SAP that allows for tracking individual items through unique serial numbers. It is commonly used in industries where products need to be tracked for warranty, service, or regulatory reasons.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IQ01: Create Serial Number
  IQ02: Change Serial Number
  IQ03: Display Serial Number
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to serial number management.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in inventory management and serial number tracking.