How To Fix M3534 - No additional EANs exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 534

• Message text: No additional EANs exist

What causes this issue?

You have chosen the function "Additional EANs" in Display mode. However,
no additional EANs (International Article Numbers) exist.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3534 - No additional EANs exist ?

  The SAP error message M3534 "No additional EANs exist" typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material management when the system is unable to find additional European Article Numbers (EANs) for a specific material. This can happen during various processes, such as when trying to create or manage product master data, or when processing goods movements.
  Cause:
  
  Missing EANs: The primary cause of this error is that the material in question does not have any additional EANs defined in the system. EANs are used for identifying products, and if they are not set up correctly, the system will throw this error.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not be fully maintained, or the EANs may not have been entered correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or the EAN settings in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check if the EANs are maintained correctly.
  If EANs are missing, you can add them using transaction code MM02 (Change Material) and navigate to the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data 1 or Sales Org Data).
  
  
  
  Maintain EANs:
  
  If you need to add EANs, ensure that you have the correct EANs for the products and enter them in the appropriate fields.
  Make sure to save the changes after entering the EANs.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings related to EANs in the SAP system. This may involve consulting with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the system is set up to handle EANs correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to material management and EANs for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs when processing the material.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  EANs: European Article Numbers are used for identifying products in retail and logistics. They are essential for barcode scanning and inventory management.
  Material Master: The material master is a central repository of information about materials in SAP, and it is crucial for various processes, including procurement, inventory management, and sales.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing material data.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be necessary to involve your SAP support team or consult SAP Notes for specific patches or updates related to this error.