How To Fix M3818 - You have not yet entered an EAN for the material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M3 - Material Master

• Message number: 818

• Message text: You have not yet entered an EAN for the material &

What causes this issue?

You wanted to save the material master record, but have not yet entered
an <DS:GLOS.International_Article_Number>International Article
Number</> (EAN) for any of the units of measure.
Note
This message is of relevance only for retail.

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?

Enter an EAN for at least one of the units of measure assigned to the
material.

Procedure for System Administrators

INCLUDE OMT4 OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE EN

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M3818 - You have not yet entered an EAN for the material & ?

  The SAP error message M3818, which states "You have not yet entered an EAN for the material &," typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation related to a material that requires an EAN (European Article Number) but none has been assigned to that material in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing EAN: The primary cause of this error is that the material in question does not have an EAN assigned to it in the material master data.
  Material Type: Certain material types may require an EAN for specific processes, such as sales or inventory management.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to require EANs for certain transactions, and if the material does not have one, the error will be triggered.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to enter an EAN for the material. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Access Material Master:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM01 (Create Material) in SAP.
  
  
  
  Enter Material Number:
  
  Input the material number that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Select Views:
  
  Choose the appropriate views that include EAN information, typically the "Sales" or "Basic Data" views.
  
  
  
  Enter EAN:
  
  In the relevant field, enter the EAN for the material. Ensure that the EAN is valid and follows the correct format.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the EAN, save the changes to the material master.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Transaction:
  
  Go back to the transaction that triggered the error and try again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  EAN Format: Ensure that the EAN you are entering is in the correct format (usually 13 digits for EAN-13).
  Multiple EANs: If your material has multiple packaging levels, you may need to enter multiple EANs for different packaging sizes.
  Material Types: Check if the material type you are using has specific requirements regarding EANs.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change the material master data.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after entering the EAN, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.