How To Fix LE_SHP_BF_EAN128027 - ILN basic number must be maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LE_SHP_BF_EAN128 - Messages for development class LE_SHP_BF_EAN128

• Message number: 027

• Message text: ILN basic number must be maintained

What causes this issue?

To generate a shipping unit number / Serialized Shipping Container Code
(SSCC), the system needs the base number of your International Location
Number (ILN), but the corresponding field in the Implementation Guide
empty.

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 all the existing entries for generating SSCCs at
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_HUMIDEANSSCCNWL>plant/storage location</> level or
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_HUMIDEANSSCCNL>warehouse number</> level. If you do not
have the required authorization, contact the system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LE_SHP_BF_EAN128027 - ILN basic number must be maintained ?

  The SAP error message LE_SHP_BF_EAN128027 indicates that the ILN (International Location Number) basic number must be maintained for the relevant business partner or material. This error typically occurs in the context of logistics and shipping processes, particularly when dealing with EAN-128 barcodes, which require specific identification numbers for proper processing.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  The ILN is not maintained for the business partner (e.g., vendor, customer) involved in the transaction.
  The material master record does not have the required ILN information.
  The configuration settings for EAN-128 barcodes are incomplete or incorrect.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Maintain ILN for Business Partner:
  
  Go to the transaction code BP (Business Partner).
  Search for the relevant business partner (vendor or customer).
  In the business partner details, navigate to the Identification tab.
  Ensure that the ILN is maintained in the appropriate field.
  
  
  
  Maintain ILN for Material:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Enter the material number and select the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, etc.).
  Check if the ILN is maintained in the appropriate fields. If not, add the necessary information.
  
  
  
  Check EAN-128 Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the EAN-128 configuration is correctly set up in your SAP system.
  You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to verify that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  EAN-128 Barcodes: These are used for logistics and shipping purposes, and they require specific identifiers like ILN to ensure proper tracking and identification of goods.
  ILN (International Location Number): This is a unique identifier for locations, which is essential for supply chain management and logistics.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on maintaining business partner data and material master records.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.