How To Fix 5F498 - The SI number must have 13 characters (&)

5F498 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5F - HR F: Error Messages (France)

• Message number: 498

• Message text: The SI number must have 13 characters (&)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5F498 - The SI number must have 13 characters (&) ?

  The SAP error message 5F498, which states "The SI number must have 13 characters (&)," typically occurs when you are trying to enter a Serial Number (SI number) that does not meet the required length of 13 characters. This error is common in scenarios where serial numbers are used for tracking inventory, equipment, or other items in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Length: The primary cause of this error is that the serial number you are trying to enter is either too short or too long. SAP requires that the serial number must be exactly 13 characters long.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typographical error during data entry, leading to an incorrect serial number length.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the system configuration may not be set up correctly to handle serial numbers as expected.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Serial Number Length: Ensure that the serial number you are entering is exactly 13 characters long. If it