How To Fix /SCWM/SERIAL060 - The prefix of the serial number upper and lower limit does not correspond

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SERIAL -

• Message number: 060

• Message text: The prefix of the serial number upper and lower limit does not correspond

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SERIAL060 - The prefix of the serial number upper and lower limit does not correspond ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SERIAL060 indicates that there is a mismatch between the prefix of the serial number's upper and lower limits in the system. This typically occurs in the context of handling serial numbers in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module of SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Mismatch in Serial Number Configuration: The serial number range defined in the system does not match the expected format or prefix. For example, if the lower limit of a serial number range starts with a different prefix than the upper limit, this error will occur.
  Incorrect Serial Number Assignment: When trying to assign a serial number to a product, the serial number may not conform to the defined range or prefix settings in the system.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry of serial numbers that do not conform to the defined prefixes or ranges can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
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