How To Fix OE055 - Material conversion from EAN to SAP not possible for &

OE055 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OE - IS-Oil: ITA/TPI messages

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Material conversion from EAN to SAP not possible for &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OE055 - Material conversion from EAN to SAP not possible for & ?

  The SAP error message OE055, which states "Material conversion from EAN to SAP not possible for &," typically occurs when there is an issue with the conversion of an EAN (European Article Number) to an SAP material number. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a material master record or when processing goods movements.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Material Master Record: The material associated with the EAN does not exist in the SAP system.
  Incorrect EAN Format: The EAN provided may not conform to the expected format or length.
  EAN Not Assigned: The EAN may not be assigned to the material in the material master data.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the data being processed, such as incorrect mapping or configuration settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or create the material.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Master: Verify that the material master record exists for the