M7175 - Maintain serial numbers for total quantity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M7 - Inventory Management and Physical Inventory

• Message number: 175

• Message text: Maintain serial numbers for total quantity

What causes this issue?

For this material, serial number management is active.
In the case of a goods movement, you have to maintain a
<DS:GLOS.3526C31EAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>serial number</> for each
individual part.
Example:
When entering a goods receipt of 5 pieces of a given material, you must
enter 5 serial numbers for this item.

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?

Maintain the individual serial numbers.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M7175 - Maintain serial numbers for total quantity ?

  The SAP error message M7175, "Maintain serial numbers for total quantity," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and logistics when dealing with serialized materials. This error indicates that the system expects serial numbers to be maintained for a specific quantity of items, but they have not been provided or are incomplete.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Serial Numbers: The most common cause is that the system requires serial numbers for the total quantity of items being processed (e.g., during goods receipt, goods issue, or transfer postings), but the user has not entered them.
  Incorrect Configuration: The material master may be configured to require serial numbers, but the user is not following the required process.
  Quantity Mismatch: The quantity of items being processed does not match the number of serial numbers provided.
  
  Solution:
  
  Enter Serial Numbers: Ensure that you enter the required serial numbers for the total quantity of items. You can do this in the relevant transaction (e.g., MIGO for goods movements) by selecting the option to maintain serial numbers.
  Check Material Master Settings: Verify the material master settings for the item in question. Ensure that the serial number management is correctly configured. You can check this in the material master under the "Sales: General/Plant Data" or "Plant Data/Storage" views.
  Review Quantity: Make sure that the quantity of items you are trying to process matches the number of serial numbers you have entered. If you are processing 10 items, you need to provide 10 unique serial numbers.
  Use Batch Input: If you are processing a large number of items, consider using batch input or a program to automate the entry of serial numbers.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling serialized materials in your version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to this error include MIGO (Goods Movement), MB1A (Goods Withdrawal), and MB1B (Transfer Posting).
  Serial Number Management: SAP provides functionality for managing serialized inventory, which includes tracking items by their unique serial numbers throughout the supply chain.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If you have custom processes, check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that might affect how serial numbers are handled in your system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, 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 message.