How To Fix IWO_BAPI601 - Quantity of the serial number &1 is greater than the quantity of order &2

IWO_BAPI601 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IWO_BAPI - BAPIs for ALM Orders: Messages

• Message number: 601

• Message text: Quantity of the serial number &1 is greater than the quantity of order &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IWO_BAPI601 - Quantity of the serial number &1 is greater than the quantity of order &2 ?

  The SAP error message IWO_BAPI601 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the quantity of a serial number being processed and the quantity of the corresponding order. Specifically, it means that the quantity of the serial number (denoted as &1) exceeds the quantity of the order (denoted as &2). This error typically occurs in the context of production orders, delivery processing, or inventory management where serial numbers are involved.
  
  Cause:
  
  Quantity Mismatch: The most common cause is that the system is trying to assign a serial number with a quantity that is greater than what is available in the order. For example, if an order is for 5 units, but you are trying to assign a serial number for 6 units, this error will occur.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in data entry where the serial number quantity was incorrectly specified.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with how the