How To Fix FSH_EANREC026 - &4 No rules were found for material &1. Default retention period used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_EANREC - EAN Recycling messages

• Message number: 026

• Message text: &4 No rules were found for material &1. Default retention period used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_EANREC026 - &4 No rules were found for material &1. Default retention period used ?

  The SAP error message FSH_EANREC026 indicates that the system could not find any rules for the specified material (denoted by &1), and as a result, it is using a default retention period. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) or similar modules where materials are managed with specific retention rules.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Retention Rules: The primary cause of this error is that there are no defined retention rules for the specified material in the system. This could happen if the material has not been properly configured in the system or if the relevant rules have not been set up.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not be correctly maintained, leading to the system's inability to find the appropriate rules.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the retention management settings in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Retention Rules:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (usually under the Logistics or Material Management modules).
  Define the necessary retention rules for the material in question. This typically involves specifying the conditions under which the retention period applies.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master data is complete and correctly maintained. Check the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing) to ensure all necessary information is filled out.
  Verify that the material is assigned to the correct valuation area and that all relevant fields are populated.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for retention management in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings are correctly defined to allow the system to find and apply the appropriate rules.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the system is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists. If the rules are correctly defined and the material data is accurate, the error should no longer occur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as MM02 (Change Material) to update material master data or SPRO to access the configuration settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to retention management and material management for more detailed guidance on setting up retention rules.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message FSH_EANREC026 and ensure that the appropriate retention rules are applied to your materials.