How To Fix FS526 - Next lot & does not follow sequence

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FS - Messages from Tax Routines / Prenumbered Checks

• Message number: 526

• Message text: Next lot & does not follow sequence

What causes this issue?

You have specified a next lot which does not follow the ascending
sequence. Example:
Lot,,Next lot
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
0001,,0002
0002,,0003
0003,,0001
The last entry is not allowed for this example.

How to fix this error?

Check the sequence of your lot and enter a next lot which follows this
sequence.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FS526 - Next lot & does not follow sequence ?

  The SAP error message FS526 "Next lot & does not follow sequence" typically occurs in the context of production planning and inventory management, particularly when dealing with lot management in SAP. This error indicates that the system has detected a discrepancy in the sequence of lot numbers, which can happen during various processes such as goods movements, production orders, or inventory adjustments.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Lot Number Sequence: The error usually arises when the next lot number being processed does not follow the expected sequence of lot numbers. This can happen if:
  
  The lot number is manually entered and does not conform to the predefined sequence.
  There are gaps in the lot number sequence due to deletions or adjustments.
  The system is configured to enforce strict lot number sequencing, and the next lot does not meet the criteria.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for lot management may not be aligned with the actual lot numbers being used in