How To Fix MG277 - Transaction & record &: EAN record w/o unit of measure not processed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MG - Batch input: material master

• Message number: 277

• Message text: Transaction & record &: EAN record w/o unit of measure not processed

What causes this issue?

The system cannot process an EAN record without a unit of measure.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The system skips this record.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MG277 - Transaction & record &: EAN record w/o unit of measure not processed ?

  The SAP error message MG277 indicates that there is an issue with the handling of EAN (European Article Number) records in the system, specifically that the record is missing a unit of measure (UoM). This error typically occurs during the processing of goods movements or inventory management transactions where EANs are involved.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Unit of Measure: The primary cause of this error is that the EAN record being processed does not have an associated unit of measure. This can happen if the material master data is incomplete or incorrectly configured.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master record for the item may not have the necessary UoM defined, or the EAN may not be linked to the correct UoM.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in data entry or data migration processes that lead to missing or incorrect information in the EAN records.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) for the affected material.
  Verify that the EAN is correctly defined and that it has an associated unit of measure.
  Ensure that the UoM is correctly set up in the Basic Data view and any relevant views (e.g., Sales, Purchasing).
  
  
  
  Update EAN Records:
  
  If the EAN is missing a UoM, you can add or correct it using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Navigate to the relevant view where EANs are maintained and ensure that the UoM is specified.
  
  
  
  Check EAN Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the EAN configuration in the system is correct. This may involve checking the settings in the material management module and ensuring that the EANs are properly linked to the materials.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a consistency check on the material master data to identify any other potential issues that may be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to EAN handling and unit of measure issues for any additional guidance or specific patches that may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM01: Create Material
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MG277 error and ensure that EAN records are processed correctly in SAP.