How To Fix RDM_OPT_OUTBOUND004 - The default sales unit of measure &1 of material &2 has no main EAN

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RDM_OPT_OUTBOUND - Price Optimization: Messages for Outbound Interfaces

• Message number: 004

• Message text: The default sales unit of measure &1 of material &2 has no main EAN

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RDM_OPT_OUTBOUND004 - The default sales unit of measure &1 of material &2 has no main EAN ?

  The SAP error message RDM_OPT_OUTBOUND004 indicates that the default sales unit of measure (UoM) for a specific material does not have a main European Article Number (EAN) assigned to it. This can lead to issues when trying to process sales orders, deliveries, or other logistics-related transactions that require EANs for identification.
  Cause:
  
  Missing EAN Assignment: The primary cause of this error is that the material's default sales unit of measure does not have a main EAN assigned in the material master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the material master setup, where the EAN is not properly linked to the sales unit of measure.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as changes made to the material master that were not properly updated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Enter the material number and select the appropriate views (usually Basic Data and Sales Org Data).
  Check the sales unit of measure and ensure that a main EAN is assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign EAN:
  
  If the EAN is missing, you can assign it by:
  
  Going to the Basic Data view of the material master.
  Enter the EAN in the relevant field for the default sales unit of measure.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Verify Sales Unit of Measure:
  
  Ensure that the sales unit of measure is correctly defined and is the default one for the material.
  If necessary, adjust the sales unit of measure settings in the material master.
  
  
  
  Check EAN Configuration:
  
  If you are using multiple EANs, ensure that the correct one is marked as the main EAN.
  You can check this in the EAN/UPC view of the material master.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the transaction that was causing the error to ensure that it is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM01: Create Material Master
  
  
  
  Material Master Views:
  
  Basic Data
  Sales Organization Data
  EAN/UPC
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data management and EAN handling.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the material master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message RDM_OPT_OUTBOUND004 and ensure that your material master data is correctly configured for sales processes.