How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE582 - For the product &1 the main EAN for the unit of measure &2 is not unique

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 582

• Message text: For the product &1 the main EAN for the unit of measure &2 is not unique

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE582 - For the product &1 the main EAN for the unit of measure &2 is not unique ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE582 indicates that there is an issue with the main EAN (European Article Number) for a product in a specific unit of measure. The error occurs when the system finds that the main EAN assigned to a product is not unique for the specified unit of measure. This can lead to confusion in inventory management, sales, and other processes that rely on unique identifiers for products.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate EANs: The main EAN for the product in the specified unit of measure is already assigned to another product or another unit of measure for the same product.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been an error during data entry, leading to the same EAN being assigned to multiple products or units of measure.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it’s possible that duplicate EANs were not properly handled during the migration process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: 
  
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or MM02 (Change Material) to check the product and its EANs.
  Look for other products or units of measure that may be using the same EAN.
  
  
  
  Correct the EAN Assignment:
  
  If duplicates are found, you will need to assign a unique EAN to the product or the unit of measure in question.
  You can do this by changing the EAN in the material master record using transaction MM02.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Implement data validation checks to prevent duplicate EANs from being created in the future.
  Consider using a unique constraint in your database if applicable.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines on managing EANs and product master data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  EAN: The European Article Number is a standard for barcodes that is used to identify products uniquely.
  Unit of Measure: This refers to the measurement unit in which the product is sold (e.g., pieces, boxes, kilograms).
  Material Master: The central repository of information related to materials in SAP, which includes data such as EANs, descriptions, and units of measure.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.