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Restrict Duplicate Serial Numbers

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Posted on by LF-16052033-0 605
Hello, 
 
How do you restrict not allowing duplicate serial numbers to be used for the same part number?
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    Valentin Castravet Profile Picture
    Valentin Castravet 32,689 Super User 2026 Season 1 on at
    If the serial number is already in inventory, the system checks for this.
     
    For example, I tried to post a positive adjustment for the same item/serial no. and I received the following message
     
     
    This is the item tracking code used:
     
     
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    LF-16052033-0 605 on at
    Valentin, 
     
    What if we have Specific SN Tracking turned Off? 
     
    We are only assigning the serial at the time of Manufacture on production orders. 
     
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    Jun Wang 8,216 Moderator on at
    I think Specific SN Tracking is on by default. But if it is off, BC still check if duplicate no. are used.
     
    Jun Wang
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    Valentin Castravet Profile Picture
    Valentin Castravet 32,689 Super User 2026 Season 1 on at
    What if we have Specific SN Tracking turned Off? 
    SN Specific Tracking needs to be turned on. If its off, you will be able to post duplicate serial numbers. 
     
     
    I think Specific SN Tracking is on by default. But if it is off, BC still check if duplicate no. are used.
     
    No, if its off BC will not check.
     
     
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    Saurav.Dhyani 14,419 User Group Leader on at
    Hi,
     
    I don't think it's possible by default, but you can develop a custom routine to check Serial No. is already used or not.
     
    Regards,
    Saurav Dhyani
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    YUN ZHU 100,998 Super User 2026 Season 1 on at
    Hi, As far as I know this can only be customized. Hopefully the following solution can give you some hints.
    Dynamics 365 Business Central: How to create Item Tracking Lines automatically during an inbound transaction (Customization)
     
    Thanks.
    ZHU
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    Valentin Castravet Profile Picture
    Valentin Castravet 32,689 Super User 2026 Season 1 on at
    The system can do it without customization, I show how in the first post
     

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