How To Fix LMBG006 - Either specify EAN or old material number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LMBG -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Either specify EAN or old material number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LMBG006 - Either specify EAN or old material number ?

  The SAP error message LMBG006 indicates that when trying to create or update a material master record, the system requires either an EAN (European Article Number) or an old material number to be specified. This error typically occurs in the context of material management and logistics when the system is unable to identify the material due to missing or incorrect identifiers.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing EAN or Old Material Number: The most common cause of this error is that neither the EAN nor the old material number has been provided in the transaction.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be configured to require one of these identifiers, and if they are not set up correctly, it can lead to this error.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a simple oversight in data entry where the required fields were left blank.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Provide Required Information:
  
  Ensure that you enter either the EAN or the old material number in the relevant fields