How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE071 - EAN already used for unit of measure & of this product

CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 071

• Message text: EAN already used for unit of measure & of this product

What causes this issue?

You have entered an EAN that is already being used for another unit of
this product.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check to see whether you really want to assign this number, or correct
your entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE071 - EAN already used for unit of measure & of this product ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE071 indicates that the EAN (European Article Number) you are trying to use for a product is already associated with a different unit of measure for that product. This typically occurs in the context of product master data management, particularly when dealing with materials in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate EAN Assignment: The EAN you are trying to assign is already linked to another unit of measure for the same product. In SAP, each EAN must be unique for each unit of measure.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been a mistake in data entry, where the same EAN was inadvertently assigned to multiple units of measure.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it’s possible that the EANs were not properly validated, leading to duplicates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing EAN Assignments:
  
  Go to the material master data for the product in question.
  Check the EANs assigned to different units of measure. You can