Error "Serial Number &SERIAL_NUM has Inventory Material Transactions. This serial number cannot be used to update an existing Item Instance." (Doc ID 463888.1)

Last updated on APRIL 04, 2025

Applies to:

Oracle Installed Base - Version 11.5.10.2 and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Detailed Problem

You may receive the following IB interface error when you try to create an item instance:

"Serial Number &SERIAL_NUM has Inventory Material Transactions. This serial number cannot be used to update an existing Item Instance."

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Symptoms

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