How To Fix OPS_APPL_SE_INV038 - Parent-item Serial IDs differ from Child-item ones with ordinal_no &

OPS_APPL_SE_INV038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OPS_APPL_SE_INV - Inventory Management: Messages for Service Enabling

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Parent-item Serial IDs differ from Child-item ones with ordinal_no &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OPS_APPL_SE_INV038 - Parent-item Serial IDs differ from Child-item ones with ordinal_no & ?

  The SAP error message OPS_APPL_SE_INV038 indicates that there is a mismatch between the serial IDs of a parent item and its child items in a hierarchical structure, such as in a bill of materials (BOM) or a parent-child relationship in inventory management. This error typically arises in scenarios where serial numbers are used to track individual items, and it is crucial for the parent item and its child items to have consistent serial number assignments.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Serial Numbers: The parent item has a different serial number than its child items. This can happen if the serial numbers were not assigned correctly during the production or assembly process.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors during the creation of the parent or child items can lead to discrepancies in serial number assignments.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the SAP system regarding serial number management can lead to this error.
  Incomplete Transactions: If a transaction