How To Fix /PLMI/BO_MAT028 - EAN &1 is already used in material &2; enter a different EAN value

/PLMI/BO_MAT028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/BO_MAT -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: EAN &1 is already used in material &2; enter a different EAN value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/BO_MAT028 - EAN &1 is already used in material &2; enter a different EAN value ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/BO_MAT028 EAN &1 is already used in material &2; enter a different EAN value indicates that you are trying to assign an EAN (European Article Number) to a material that is already associated with another material in the system. This typically occurs when you are attempting to create or update a material master record and the EAN you are trying to use is already in use by a different material.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate EAN Assignment: The EAN you are trying to assign is already linked to another material in the SAP system.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the EAN, leading to an attempt to reuse an existing EAN.
  Material Master Configuration: The system is configured to prevent duplicate EANs for different materials to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing EANs: 
  
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check the material that is currently using the EAN you