Message type: E = Error
Message class: MH - Maintain Material Master Data (Retail)
Message number: 163
Message text: No variants exist for entering EANs
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MH163
- No variants exist for entering EANs ?The SAP error message MH163 "No variants exist for entering EANs" typically occurs in the context of handling EANs (European Article Numbers) or barcodes in the SAP system, particularly when trying to process materials or products that require EANs for identification.
Cause: Missing Variants: The primary cause of this error is that there are no variants defined for the material or product in question. Variants are necessary for the system to recognize how to handle the EANs associated with that material. Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not be set up correctly, or the EANs may not be assigned to the material.
Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system related to the handling of EANs or barcodes.
Solution: Check Material Master Data: Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check if the EANs are correctly assigned to the material. Ensure that the relevant views (like Basic Data, Sales,
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