How To Fix SAPLWSAM300 - EAN expected for article &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAPLWSAM -

• Message number: 300

• Message text: EAN expected for article &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SAPLWSAM300 - EAN expected for article &1 ?

  The SAP error message "SAPLWSAM300 EAN expected for article &1" typically occurs in the context of handling articles (materials) in SAP, particularly when dealing with logistics or inventory management. The error indicates that the system expects an EAN (European Article Number) for the specified article (material) but cannot find it.
  Cause:
  
  Missing EAN: The most common cause of this error is that the EAN (or barcode) for the specified article is not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not have been properly set up, or the EAN field may not have been filled in.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to EANs in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the EANs may not have been transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain EAN in Material Master:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM02).
  Enter the material number (article) that is causing the error.
  Navigate to the "Basic Data" or "Sales" view (depending on your configuration).
  Ensure that the EAN field is filled in with the correct EAN code.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Material Type Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the material type associated with the article allows for EANs to be maintained.
  This can be checked in the configuration settings (Transaction Code: SPRO).
  
  
  
  Review Data Migration:
  
  If the error occurred after a data migration, verify that the EANs were included in the migration process.
  Check the migration logs for any errors or warnings related to EANs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to EANs and material master data for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  EAN: The European Article Number is a standard for barcodes that is used to identify products uniquely.
  Material Master: This is a central repository of information related to materials in SAP, including 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 data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the EAN is properly maintained for the specified article.