How To Fix PVJ317 - Material &1 only contains the generated EAN/UPC &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PVJ - Messages for PRICAT (cf. VJ)

• Message number: 317

• Message text: Material &1 only contains the generated EAN/UPC &2

What causes this issue?

Material &v1& does not have an EAN/UPC. As an EAN/UPC is needed for
price catalog maintenance, EAN/UPC &v2& was generated.

System Response

The catalog item cannot be transferred.

How to fix this error?

Maintain a valid EAN/UPC in material maintenance.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PVJ317 - Material &1 only contains the generated EAN/UPC &2 ?

  The SAP error message PVJ317 indicates that the material specified (denoted as &1) only contains a generated EAN/UPC code (denoted as &2). This typically occurs in the context of materials that are being processed for sales, inventory, or logistics, where a valid EAN/UPC is required for identification and tracking.
  Cause:
  
  Generated EAN/UPC: The material in question has an EAN/UPC that was automatically generated by the system rather than being manually assigned or defined. This can happen if the material master data was created without a proper EAN/UPC input.
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The material may not have a valid EAN/UPC that is recognized by the system, leading to this error when trying to perform operations that require a valid code.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master data settings, particularly in relation to how EAN/UPC codes are managed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: 
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the EAN/UPC field. Ensure that a valid EAN/UPC is assigned to the material.
  If the EAN/UPC is missing or incorrect, you can update it using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Manual Assignment: If the EAN/UPC is generated and not suitable for your needs, you may need to manually assign a valid EAN/UPC code that complies with your business requirements.
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  Check the configuration settings related to EAN/UPC in the SAP system. This may involve reviewing the settings in the material master data configuration (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the settings allow for manual entry of EAN/UPC codes if that is required for your business processes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant SAP documentation or help files that pertain to material master data and EAN/UPC management for additional guidance.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  EAN/UPC Codes: These are standardized codes used for identifying products in retail and logistics. They are crucial for inventory management, sales tracking, and supply chain operations.
  Material Master Data: This is a central repository of information related to materials in SAP, which includes details like descriptions, units of measure, and identification codes (like EAN/UPC).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing material master data.
  
  By addressing the underlying cause of the error and ensuring that the material has a valid EAN/UPC, you should be able to resolve the PVJ317 error message.