How To Fix PVJ340 - Material &1 does not have an EAN/UPC

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 340

• Message text: Material &1 does not have an EAN/UPC

What causes this issue?

Material &v1& does not have an EAN/UPC

System Response

The material cannot be included in the catalog without an EAN/UPC.

How to fix this error?

In material maintenance, maintain a valid EAN/UPC and start Engineering
Change Management.

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 PVJ340 - Material &1 does not have an EAN/UPC ?

  The SAP error message PVJ340 indicates that a specific material (denoted by &1) does not have an EAN (European Article Number) or UPC (Universal Product Code) assigned to it. This error typically arises in scenarios where the system expects a barcode or identification number for the material, such as during sales order processing, inventory management, or when integrating with external systems.
  Cause:
  
  Missing EAN/UPC: The material master record for the specified material does not have an EAN/UPC assigned.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be configured to require an EAN/UPC.
  Data Entry Error: The EAN/UPC may not have been entered correctly during the material creation or update process.
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not be set up to handle EAN/UPC for certain materials.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Record:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM02 for change or MM03 for display).
  Check the Basic Data view or the Sales Organization view to see if the EAN/UPC field is populated.
  If it is empty, enter the appropriate EAN/UPC for the material.
  
  
  
  Create or Update EAN/UPC:
  
  If the material does not have an EAN/UPC, you can create one by editing the material master record.
  Ensure that the EAN/UPC follows the correct format and standards.
  
  
  
  Review Material Type Settings:
  
  Check if the material type is configured to require an EAN/UPC. This can be done in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant settings under Logistics -> Material Master -> Basic Settings -> Material Types.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Validation:
  
  Ensure that the data entry process for materials includes a step for entering EAN/UPC to prevent this issue in the future.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on managing EAN/UPC in the material master.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  EAN/UPC: These are standardized barcodes used for identifying products. EAN is commonly used in Europe, while UPC is more prevalent in North America.
  Material Master: This is a central repository of information related to materials in SAP, which includes various views such as Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, and more.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes like MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing material data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PVJ340 error and ensure that your materials are properly configured with the necessary EAN/UPC codes.