How To Fix FSH_EANREC041 - Recycled EANs were assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_EANREC - EAN Recycling messages

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Recycled EANs were assigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_EANREC041 - Recycled EANs were assigned ?

  The SAP error message FSH_EANREC041 indicates that recycled EANs (European Article Numbers) have been assigned to a product. This typically occurs in the context of managing product data in SAP Fashion Management (FSH) or similar modules where EANs are used to uniquely identify products.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  An EAN that was previously assigned to a product has been recycled and is now being assigned to a different product.
  The system has detected that the EAN in question was previously used and is not allowed to be reused for a new product due to data integrity rules.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check EAN Assignment:
  
  Verify the EAN in question to see if it has been previously assigned to another product. You can do this by checking the product master data or EAN records in the system.
  
  
  
  Use a Unique EAN:
  
  If the EAN has been recycled, you will need to assign a new, unique EAN to the product. This can be done by generating a new EAN that has not been used before.
  
  
  
  Update Product Data:
  
  If the EAN is still needed for the product, ensure that the product data is updated accordingly to reflect the correct EAN assignment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or guidelines regarding EAN management to understand the rules and best practices for EAN assignment.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  EAN Management: Understanding how EANs are managed within SAP is crucial. Familiarize yourself with the processes for creating, assigning, and recycling EANs.
  Data Integrity: SAP systems enforce data integrity rules to prevent issues that could arise from duplicate or recycled identifiers.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on EAN management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FSH_EANREC041 error and ensure proper EAN assignment for your products in SAP.