How To Fix /SAPAPO/MAT232 - GTIN/EAN &1 used for different UoMs (&2 and &3) of this product

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MAT -

• Message number: 232

• Message text: GTIN/EAN &1 used for different UoMs (&2 and &3) of this product

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT232 - GTIN/EAN &1 used for different UoMs (&2 and &3) of this product ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT232 indicates that a Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) or European Article Number (EAN) is being used for different Units of Measure (UoMs) for the same product. This situation typically arises in the context of Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or when managing product master data in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate GTIN/EAN Assignment: The same GTIN/EAN is assigned to multiple UoMs for a single product, which is not allowed as each GTIN/EAN should uniquely identify a product in a specific UoM.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an error during data entry or data migration where the same GTIN/EAN was incorrectly assigned to different UoMs.
  Master Data Configuration: The configuration of the product master data may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts in UoM assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Product Master Data: Check the product master data in SAP to identify where the GTIN/EAN is assigned to different UoMs. You can do this by navigating to the material master record and reviewing the relevant views.
  Correct GTIN/EAN Assignments: Ensure that each UoM has a unique GTIN/EAN. If the same GTIN/EAN is mistakenly assigned to multiple UoMs, you will need to correct this by either:
  
  Assigning a new GTIN/EAN for one of the UoMs.
  Removing the duplicate assignment if it is not needed.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: After making changes, perform a consistency check to ensure that the product master data is now correct and that there are no further conflicts.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or guidelines on managing GTIN/EAN assignments to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on managing GTIN/EAN assignments.
  Master Data Governance: Consider implementing Master Data Governance (MDG) practices to maintain data integrity and prevent similar issues in the future.
  Training: Ensure that users involved in data entry and management are trained on the importance of unique GTIN/EAN assignments and the implications of incorrect data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your product master data is correctly configured.