How To Fix SAPLWOSL047 - Article &1 with unit of measure &2 has no main EAN.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAPLWOSL - Store WB: IAC Consumer Order, Items

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Article &1 with unit of measure &2 has no main EAN.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAPLWOSL047 - Article &1 with unit of measure &2 has no main EAN. ?

  The SAP error message SAPLWOSL047 indicates that the specified article (material) does not have a main EAN (European Article Number) assigned to it. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with inventory management, sales, or logistics processes where EANs are required for identification and tracking of products.
  Cause:
  
  Missing EAN Assignment: The article (material) has not been assigned a main EAN in the material master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be configured incorrectly, leading to the requirement of an EAN that has not been set up.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the EANs may not have been transferred correctly.
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types may require an EAN, and if the material type does not have one, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign a Main EAN:
  
  Go to the material master data (transaction code MM02).
  Enter the material number and select the appropriate views (usually Basic Data or Sales).
  Navigate to the EAN/UPC section and enter a valid EAN as the main EAN for the article.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Material Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the material type settings in the configuration allow for EANs if they are required for your business processes.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  If the data was migrated, validate that all necessary EANs were included and correctly assigned during the migration process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team to understand if there are specific configurations or requirements for your industry or business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  EAN (European Article Number): A unique identifier for products, often used in retail and logistics for scanning and inventory management.
  Material Master Data: The central repository of information related to materials in SAP, which includes various attributes such as descriptions, units of measure, and EANs.
  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.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.