How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE072 - The EAN & is already used for product &

CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 072

• Message text: The EAN & is already used for product &

What causes this issue?

You have entered an International Article Number (EAN) that is already
used for another product.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check whether you are sure you want to assign the same number. If not,
correct your entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

In Customizing for the Material Master, you can define whether this
message is to appear as an error message, as a warning, or not to appear
at all.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE072 - The EAN & is already used for product & ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE072 indicates that the EAN (European Article Number) you are trying to assign to a product is already in use for another product. This error typically occurs in the context of product master data management, particularly when dealing with product creation or updates in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate EAN: The primary cause of this error is that the EAN you are trying to assign is already associated with another product in the system. EANs must be unique identifiers for products, and SAP enforces this uniqueness to prevent data inconsistencies.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in data entry, where the same EAN was inadvertently assigned to multiple products.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been duplicates that were not cleaned up before the migration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing EANs: Verify the EAN you are trying to use by checking the existing product master data.