How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE426 - No EAN has been entered for product &1 and a unit of measure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 426

• Message text: No EAN has been entered for product &1 and a unit of measure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE426 - No EAN has been entered for product &1 and a unit of measure ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE426 indicates that there is no European Article Number (EAN) entered for a specific product and its associated unit of measure. This error typically arises in the context of product master data management, particularly when dealing with product listings, inventory management, or sales processes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing EAN: The primary cause of this error is that the product in question does not have an EAN assigned to it in the system.
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The unit of measure associated with the product may not have a corresponding EAN defined.
  Data Entry Issues: There may have been an oversight during data entry, leading to the omission of the EAN.
  Master Data Configuration: The product master data may not be fully configured, or the EAN may not have been maintained for the specific unit of measure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Master Data:
  
  Navigate to the product master data in SAP (transaction codes like MM02 for material master).
  Verify if the EAN is entered for the product in the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, or Purchasing).
  
  
  
  Enter EAN:
  
  If the EAN is missing, enter the correct EAN for the product and ensure it is associated with the correct unit of measure.
  Save the changes to the product master data.
  
  
  
  Review Units of Measure:
  
  Ensure that the unit of measure used for the product is correctly defined and that an EAN exists for that unit.
  If necessary, add or update the EAN for the specific unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  After making changes, validate the data to ensure that the EAN is correctly linked to the product and unit of measure.
  Test the process that triggered the error to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing product master data and EANs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  EAN: The European Article Number is a unique identifier for products, often used in retail and logistics to facilitate tracking and sales.
  Material Master: In SAP, the material master is a central repository of information about materials (products) that an organization uses.
  Unit of Measure: This defines how a product is quantified (e.g., pieces, boxes, kilograms) and is crucial for inventory management and sales processes.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in material management or product data management.