How To Fix CMD_BS_MAT_API004 - Provide only either EAN or EAN Category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMD_BS_MAT_API - Message Class for Sydney Material API Layer

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Provide only either EAN or EAN Category

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMD_BS_MAT_API004 - Provide only either EAN or EAN Category ?

  The SAP error message CMD_BS_MAT_API004 indicates that there is an issue with the input parameters related to the EAN (European Article Number) or EAN Category when trying to create or update material data in the system. This error typically arises when both the EAN and EAN Category are provided simultaneously, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  The error occurs because the system expects either an EAN or an EAN Category to be provided, but not both at the same time. This is a validation rule in the API that prevents conflicting data from being processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Input Parameters: Check the data being sent to the API. Ensure that you are only providing either the EAN or the EAN Category, but not both.
  
  
  Modify API Call: If you are using an API to create or update material data, modify the API call to include only one of the two parameters:
  
  If you have a specific EAN for the material, include that and omit the EAN Category.
  If you are categorizing the material and do not have a specific EAN, include the EAN Category and omit the EAN.
  
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary adjustments, test the API call again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  EAN: The European Article Number is a unique identifier for products, often used in retail and inventory management.
  EAN Category: This is a classification that groups products based on certain characteristics, which can be useful for categorizing items in a system.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for the specific API you are using to understand the required parameters and their constraints.
  
  By ensuring that only one of the parameters is provided, you should be able to resolve the CMD_BS_MAT_API004 error and successfully process your material data.