How To Fix MDG_BS_MAT_API004 - Provide only either EAN or EAN Category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_MAT_API - Message Class for Sydney Material API Layer

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Provide only either EAN or EAN Category

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_API004 - Provide only either EAN or EAN Category ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_MAT_API004 indicates that there is a conflict in the data being processed, specifically regarding the European Article Number (EAN) and the EAN Category. The error suggests that the system requires either an EAN or an EAN Category to be provided, but not both at the same time.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  Both the EAN and EAN Category fields are populated in the data being submitted to the Master Data Governance (MDG) system.
  The system is designed to accept only one of these fields for a given material record, leading to a conflict.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  Review the Data Submission: Check the data you are trying to submit to ensure that only one of the fields (either EAN or EAN Category) is filled out.
  Modify the Input: If both fields are populated, decide which one is necessary for your business process and remove the other. 
  
  If you need to use the EAN, clear the EAN Category field.
  If you need to use the EAN Category, clear the EAN field.
  
  
  Re-submit the Data: After making the necessary adjustments, re-submit the data to the MDG system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  EAN: The European Article Number is a unique identifier for products, often used in retail and logistics.
  EAN Category: This categorizes the type of EAN being used, which may be relevant for specific business processes or reporting.
  MDG Configuration: Ensure that the MDG configuration aligns with your business requirements regarding how EANs and EAN Categories are handled.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's MDG guidelines for more details on how to manage material master data and the specific requirements for EANs and EAN Categories.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully process your material data in SAP MDG.