How To Fix IW852 - Number of serial numbers is larger than the order quantity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IW - Order Processing

• Message number: 852

• Message text: Number of serial numbers is larger than the order quantity

What causes this issue?

You have changed the total quantity in the order. Now the number of
<DS:GLOS.serial_number>serial numbers</> entered for this order is
larger than the total quantity in the order.

System Response

The system will not be able to release the order with this inconsistent
constellation.

How to fix this error?

Amend the number of serial numbers.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IW852 - Number of serial numbers is larger than the order quantity ?

  The SAP error message IW852 ("Number of serial numbers is larger than the order quantity") typically occurs in the context of handling materials that are serialized in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with maintenance orders, production orders, or goods movements. This error indicates that the number of serial numbers you are trying to assign or process exceeds the quantity of the material specified in the order.
  
  Cause:
  
  Excess Serial Numbers: You are attempting to enter more serial numbers than the quantity of the material that is being processed in the order.
  Incorrect Order Quantity: The order quantity may have been incorrectly specified, leading to a mismatch with the number of serial numbers being entered.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in data entry, where serial numbers are being entered multiple times or incorrectly.
  System Configuration: There could be issues with the configuration of the material master or serial number management settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Order