How To Fix FSH_CIF_MESSAGES038 - EAN/UPC numbers not found for Material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_CIF_MESSAGES - Message Class for CIF Transfer

• Message number: 038

• Message text: EAN/UPC numbers not found for Material &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_CIF_MESSAGES038 - EAN/UPC numbers not found for Material &1 ?

  The SAP error message FSH_CIF_MESSAGES038 indicates that the system could not find the EAN (European Article Number) or UPC (Universal Product Code) numbers for a specific material. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Fashion Management (FSH) module or when dealing with the CIF (Core Interface) between SAP ERP and SAP SCM (Supply Chain Management).
  Cause:
  
  Missing EAN/UPC Data: The most common cause is that the EAN/UPC numbers have not been maintained for the material in question. This can happen if the material master data is incomplete.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number specified may not exist in the system or may have been entered incorrectly.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If the data has not been properly synchronized between the ERP and SCM systems, it may lead to missing EAN/UPC numbers.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the CIF settings that prevent the correct transfer of EAN/UPC data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain EAN/UPC Numbers:
  
  Go to the material master data in the relevant SAP transaction (e.g., MM02 for changing material).
  Navigate to the "Sales: General/Plant Data" or "Basic Data" views, depending on your configuration.
  Ensure that the EAN/UPC numbers are correctly entered in the appropriate fields.
  
  
  
  Check Material Number:
  
  Verify that the material number you are using is correct and exists in the system.
  Use transaction codes like MM03 to display the material and confirm its details.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization:
  
  If you are using CIF, ensure that the data has been properly transferred between the ERP and SCM systems.
  You can use transaction codes like CIFMON or CFC1 to monitor and troubleshoot CIF issues.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the CIF configuration settings to ensure that EAN/UPC data is included in the data transfer.
  Consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to review the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the FSH module and CIF for any specific guidelines or troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), CIFMON (CIF Monitoring), CFC1 (CIF Configuration).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Material Master Data: Understanding the structure and fields of the material master data is crucial for resolving this issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the missing EAN/UPC numbers for the specified material.