How To Fix M3348 - The EAN & is already used for the material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 348

• Message text: The EAN & is already used for the material &

What causes this issue?

You have entered an International Article Number (EAN) that is already
used for another material.

System Response

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 whether you are sure you want to assign the same number. If not,
correct your entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3348 - The EAN & is already used for the material & ?

  The SAP error message M3348 indicates that the European Article Number (EAN) you are trying to assign to a material is already in use for another material in the system. This error typically occurs during the creation or modification of material master records when you attempt to assign an EAN that is already associated with a different material.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate EAN: The EAN you are trying to use is already assigned to another material in the SAP system.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the EAN, leading to an attempt to use an existing EAN.
  Material Master Configuration: The system is configured to prevent duplicate EANs for materials, which is a standard practice to maintain data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing EANs: 
  
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check if the EAN is already assigned to another material. You can search for the EAN in the material master data.
  If you find that the EAN is indeed in use, you will need to either use a different EAN for your new material or update the existing material if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Assign a New EAN: 
  
  If the EAN is already in use and you cannot change the existing material, you will need to generate a new, unique EAN for your material.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your Team: 
  
  If you believe the EAN should be available, consult with your team or the person responsible for maintaining the material master data to understand why the EAN is in use.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup: 
  
  If there are duplicate entries or errors in the material master data, consider cleaning up the data to ensure that EANs are unique and correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01 (Create Material)
  MM02 (Change Material)
  MM03 (Display Material)
  MM04 (Display Material Changes)
  
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure you are familiar with the relevant views in the material master that deal with EANs, such as Basic Data, Sales, and Purchasing views.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to EAN handling in your version of SAP.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to material master data management for best practices on EAN assignment.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the M3348 error and successfully manage EAN assignments in your SAP system.