How To Fix EAN_UCC002 - System has detected inconsistent data; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EAN_UCC - EAN.UCC Messages

• Message number: 002

• Message text: System has detected inconsistent data; see long text

What causes this issue?

The system had earlier detected an inconsistency in the dialog data and
displayed a warning message accordingly. This error has occurred because
you have not corrected the inconsistency.

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 your current entries and make the required corrections. You can
either correct the entries manually, or perform data harmonization with
a record in the database. To harmonize data with a database record,
confirm the error message by choosing <LS>Enter</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EAN_UCC002 - System has detected inconsistent data; see long text ?

  The SAP error message EAN_UCC002 indicates that the system has detected inconsistent data within the application. This error typically arises in scenarios involving the handling of EAN (European Article Number) or UCC (Uniform Code Council) barcodes, which are used for product identification.
  Cause:
  The inconsistency can be due to several reasons, including but not limited to:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect or incomplete data entry in the material master or related documents.
  Master Data Issues: Inconsistencies in the material master data, such as missing or incorrect EAN/UCC codes.
  Configuration Issues: Problems in the configuration of the barcode settings or related modules.
  Integration Issues: Issues arising from data integration between different systems or modules (e.g., between MM and SD).
  Duplicate Entries: Duplicate EAN/UCC codes in the system that violate uniqueness constraints.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EAN_UCC002 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Long Text: The error message usually has a long text that provides more specific information about the inconsistency. Review this text for clues.
  
  
  Verify Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the EAN/UCC fields for the relevant materials.
  Ensure that the EAN/UCC codes are correctly entered and unique.
  
  
  
  Check for Duplicates:
  
  Use transaction code SE16 or SE16N to access the relevant database tables (e.g., MARA, MARC) and check for duplicate EAN/UCC entries.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to EAN/UCC in SPRO (Customizing) to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks or reports that can help identify inconsistencies in the data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to EAN/UCC handling for any specific guidelines or known issues.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), SE16/SE16N (Data Browser), SPRO (Customizing).
  Tables: MARA (General Material Data), MARC (Plant Data for Material), EAN11 (EAN Codes).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues related to EAN/UCC handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the EAN_UCC002 error in your SAP system.