How To Fix FSH_EANREC022 - &4 EAN &2 cannot be recycled, material &1 still exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_EANREC - EAN Recycling messages

• Message number: 022

• Message text: &4 EAN &2 cannot be recycled, material &1 still exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_EANREC022 - &4 EAN &2 cannot be recycled, material &1 still exist ?

  The SAP error message FSH_EANREC022 indicates that a specific EAN (European Article Number) cannot be recycled because the associated material still exists in the system. This typically occurs in the context of managing materials and their associated EANs in SAP, particularly in the Retail or Logistics modules.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when you attempt to recycle (delete or deactivate) an EAN that is still linked to an active material in the system. This means that the EAN is still in use and cannot be removed until all references to it are cleared.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Status: Verify if the material associated with the EAN is still active or in use. You can do this by checking the material master data in the SAP system.
  
  
  Identify References: Determine where the EAN is being used. This could include:
  
  Active sales orders
  Purchase orders
  Stock levels
  Any other transactions that might reference the material or EAN
  
  
  
  Remove References: If the material is still in use, you will need to either:
  
  Complete or cancel any open transactions that reference the material.
  Change the status of the material to inactive or delete it if it is no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Recycling the EAN: Once all references to the material are cleared, you can attempt to recycle the EAN again.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the steps or the implications of deleting a material or EAN, consult your organization's SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Data: Understanding how materials and EANs are managed in SAP is crucial. Familiarize yourself with the material master data transaction codes (like MM03 for display, MM02 for change).
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as:
  
  MMBE: To check stock levels of the material.
  ME23N: To view purchase orders.
  VA03: To view sales orders.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully recycle the EAN.