How To Fix PVJ331 - EAN/UPC &1 was assigned to product group &2 of the price catalog

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 331

• Message text: EAN/UPC &1 was assigned to product group &2 of the price catalog

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PVJ331 - EAN/UPC &1 was assigned to product group &2 of the price catalog ?

  The SAP error message PVJ331 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of an EAN/UPC (European Article Number/Universal Product Code) to a product group in the price catalog. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch or conflict in the data related to the product's identification and its categorization in the pricing structure.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect EAN/UPC Assignment: The EAN/UPC code may have been assigned to a different product group than intended.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data, such as the product group not being correctly defined or the EAN/UPC not being properly linked to the product.
  Price Catalog Configuration: The price catalog may not be configured correctly to accept the EAN/UPC for the specified product group.
  Duplicate Entries: There might be duplicate EAN/UPC entries in the system that are causing conflicts.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify EAN/UPC Assignment: Check the assignment of the EAN/UPC to ensure it is correctly linked to the intended product group. You can do this by navigating to the relevant master data records in SAP.
  Check Product Group Configuration: Ensure that the product group is correctly defined in the system and that it is set up to accept the EAN/UPC.
  Review Price Catalog Settings: Look into the configuration of the price catalog to ensure that it is set up correctly to handle the EAN/UPC for the specified product group.
  Eliminate Duplicates: Search for any duplicate EAN/UPC entries in the system and resolve them by either merging or deleting the duplicates.
  Data Consistency Check: Run data consistency checks to identify any other potential issues in the master data that could be causing the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), or VK11 (Create Pricing Condition) to check and modify the relevant data.
  Master Data Management: Ensure that your master data management processes are robust to prevent such issues in the future.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on handling EAN/UPC and product group assignments.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.