How To Fix /SCWM/SERIAL061 - The number of serial numbers (&1) is greater than &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/SERIAL -

• Message number: 061

• Message text: The number of serial numbers (&1) is greater than &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/SERIAL061 - The number of serial numbers (&1) is greater than &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/SERIAL061 indicates that the number of serial numbers being processed exceeds the allowed limit. This typically occurs in the context of handling serial numbers in the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module of SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to enter or process more serial numbers than the system allows for a particular transaction or operation.
  The number of serial numbers specified in the transaction exceeds the maximum limit defined in the system settings or the specific document.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Serial Number Input: Verify the number of serial numbers you are trying to enter. Ensure that it does not exceed the allowed limit.
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: 
  
  Check the configuration settings in the EWM system to see if there are any limits set for the number of serial numbers that can be processed in a single transaction.
  You may need to consult