How To Fix MH153 - No EAN exists for material & and unit of measure &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MH - Maintain Material Master Data (Retail)

• Message number: 153

• Message text: No EAN exists for material & and unit of measure &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MH153 - No EAN exists for material & and unit of measure & ?

  The SAP error message MH153 "No EAN exists for material & and unit of measure &" typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires an EAN (European Article Number) for a specific material and unit of measure, but the system cannot find a corresponding EAN in the material master data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing EAN: The most common cause is that the EAN has not been maintained for the material in the material master record.
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The EAN may exist for a different unit of measure than the one you are using in your transaction.
  Material Not Extended: The material may not be extended to the relevant plant or storage location where you are trying to use it.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material master.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain EAN in Material Master:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Enter the material number and select the appropriate views (usually Basic Data 1 or Sales Org Data).
  Check if the EAN is maintained for the relevant unit of measure. If not, add the EAN.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Unit of Measure:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct unit of measure in your transaction. If the EAN is maintained for a different unit of measure, you may need to adjust your transaction accordingly.
  
  
  
  Extend Material to Plant/Storage Location:
  
  If the material is not extended to the relevant plant or storage location, you can do this using transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material) to extend the material to the required areas.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Consistency:
  
  Check for any inconsistencies in the material master data. You can use transaction MM03 (Display Material) to review the material details and ensure all necessary information is correctly entered.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the EAN requirements or how to maintain them, refer to your organization's SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  EAN: The European Article Number is a unique identifier for products, often used in retail and logistics.
  Material Master: The material master in SAP contains all the information related to a material, including descriptions, units of measure, and EANs.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01, MM02, MM03, and MM04 for creating, changing, displaying, and managing material data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MH153 error and ensure that the necessary EAN is available for the material and unit of measure you are working with.