How To Fix PHIN521 - Ser.nr. (&1) of equipment &2 must match with ser.nr. &3 from the file

PHIN521 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PHIN - Phase In: Messages

• Message number: 521

• Message text: Ser.nr. (&1) of equipment &2 must match with ser.nr. &3 from the file

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PHIN521 - Ser.nr. (&1) of equipment &2 must match with ser.nr. &3 from the file ?

  The SAP error message PHIN521 indicates a mismatch between the serial number of an equipment item in the system and the serial number provided in an external file during a data upload or processing operation. This error typically occurs in the context of equipment management, particularly when dealing with equipment master data or during the transfer of data from external systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Data Mismatch: The serial number of the equipment in the SAP system (serial number &2) does not match the serial number provided in the external file (serial number &3).
  Incorrect File Data: The external file may contain incorrect or outdated information regarding the equipment serial numbers.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typographical error when entering the serial numbers in either the SAP system or the external file.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the equipment master data