How To Fix EM10016 - Serial no. &1 is larger than serial no. &2 in the serial number interval

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EM10 - Messages for Transfer Posting via Serial Number

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Serial no. &1 is larger than serial no. &2 in the serial number interval

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EM10016 - Serial no. &1 is larger than serial no. &2 in the serial number interval ?

  The SAP error message EM10016 indicates that there is an issue with serial number management, specifically that a serial number being processed is larger than the maximum allowed serial number in a defined interval. This typically occurs in scenarios involving inventory management, production, or sales where serial numbers are used to track individual items.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to enter or process a serial number that exceeds the defined range of serial numbers for a particular material or batch.
  The serial number you are trying to use is not valid within the specified serial number interval for that material.
  There may be a configuration issue in the serial number management settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EM10016 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Serial Number Configuration:
  
  Go to the material master record for the affected material and check the serial number management settings.
  Ensure that the serial number intervals are correctly defined and that the serial number you are trying to use falls within the valid range.
  
  
  
  Verify Serial Number:
  
  Confirm that the serial number you are trying to enter is correct and does not exceed the defined maximum serial number for that material.
  If necessary, generate a new serial number that falls within the valid range.
  
  
  
  Adjust Serial Number Intervals:
  
  If the current serial number intervals are too restrictive, consider adjusting them to accommodate the serial numbers you need to use.
  This can be done in the configuration settings for serial number management.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to serial number management for additional guidance on configuring and managing serial numbers.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), or OIS2 (Define Serial Number Ranges) to check and modify serial number settings.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify serial number settings in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EM10016 error and implement a solution to resolve it.