How To Fix /SCWM/SERIAL056 - The serial number lower limit is greater than the upper limit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SERIAL -

• Message number: 056

• Message text: The serial number lower limit is greater than the upper limit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SERIAL056 - The serial number lower limit is greater than the upper limit ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SERIAL056 indicates that there is an issue with the serial number range defined for a particular product or item in the system. Specifically, the error states that the lower limit of the serial number range is greater than the upper limit, which is logically incorrect and prevents the system from processing the serial numbers correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Serial Number Configuration: The serial number range for the item may have been incorrectly configured in the system, leading to a situation where the starting serial number (lower limit) is set higher than the ending serial number (upper limit).
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of serial number ranges, a user may have inadvertently entered the values in the wrong order.
  System Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been inconsistencies or errors in the serial number data that were not caught during the migration process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Serial Number Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings for serial numbers in SAP.
  Verify the serial number ranges for the affected product or item.
  Ensure that the lower limit is less than or equal to the upper limit.
  
  
  
  Correct the Serial Number Range:
  
  If you find that the lower limit is indeed greater than the upper limit, correct the values to ensure that the lower limit is less than or equal to the upper limit.
  Save the changes and re-test the process that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entry Procedures:
  
  If this error occurs frequently, consider reviewing the data entry procedures to ensure that users are properly trained on how to enter serial number ranges.
  
  
  
  Check for Migration Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, review the migration logs and data mappings to identify any discrepancies in the serial number data.
  Correct any identified issues in the migrated data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as OMSN (for serial number management) or SPRO (for configuration settings) to access the relevant settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on serial number management and configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCWM/SERIAL056 and ensure that your serial number ranges are correctly configured.