How To Fix /SCWM/RF_EN402 - Range contains too many serial numbers

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/RF_EN -

• Message number: 402

• Message text: Range contains too many serial numbers

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/RF_EN402 - Range contains too many serial numbers ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/RF_EN402 Range contains too many serial numbers typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when dealing with serial number management. This error indicates that the range of serial numbers being processed exceeds the system's limits for a single operation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Serial Numbers: The operation you are trying to perform involves a range of serial numbers that is too large. This can happen during picking, packing, or inventory management processes where a large number of serial numbers are being handled at once.
  Configuration Limits: The system may have predefined limits on the number of serial numbers that can be processed in a single transaction, which can lead to this error if exceeded.
  Batch Processing: If you are trying to process a batch of items with serial numbers, the batch may contain too many individual serial numbers.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Reduce the Range: If possible, try to limit the number of