How To Fix /SCWM/SERIAL055 - Lengths of the serial number lower and upper limit do not correspond

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SERIAL -

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Lengths of the serial number lower and upper limit do not correspond

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SERIAL055 - Lengths of the serial number lower and upper limit do not correspond ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SERIAL055 indicates that there is a mismatch between the defined lower and upper limits for the length of a serial number in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of handling serial numbers in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module of SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The serial number profile may have been incorrectly configured, leading to a situation where the defined minimum and maximum lengths of the serial number do not match.
  Data Entry Error: The serial number being entered may not conform to the defined length limits, either being too short or too long.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or serial number profile may have inconsistencies that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Serial Number Profile:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the serial number profile in SAP.
  Verify the settings for the lower and upper limits of the serial number length. Ensure that they are correctly defined and correspond to the expected values.
  
  
  
  Adjust Serial Number:
  
  If the serial number being entered is incorrect, ensure that it meets the defined length criteria. Adjust the serial number to fit within the specified limits.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data associated with the serial number. Ensure that the serial number profile assigned to the material is correct and that it aligns with the serial number being used.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to serial number management in EWM for additional guidance on configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that serial numbers can be processed correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration, MM02 for material master changes, or EWM specific transactions for serial number management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the serial number profiles and material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the /SCWM/SERIAL055 error and ensure that serial numbers are processed correctly in your SAP EWM system.