How To Fix SLS_LORD081 - More than one material exists for EAN/UPC &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SLS_LORD - Lean Order Prozess

• Message number: 081

• Message text: More than one material exists for EAN/UPC &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SLS_LORD081 - More than one material exists for EAN/UPC &1 ?

  The SAP error message SLS_LORD081 indicates that there is more than one material associated with a specific EAN (European Article Number) or UPC (Universal Product Code). This situation typically arises in the context of sales and distribution processes, where the system expects a unique mapping between the EAN/UPC and a single material number.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: There are multiple materials in the system that share the same EAN/UPC code. This can happen due to data entry errors, incorrect data imports, or legacy data issues.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master records may not be properly maintained, leading to multiple materials being assigned the same EAN/UPC.
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not be set up to handle multiple materials for the same EAN/UPC, leading to conflicts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Duplicates:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to query the material master table (MARA or MARC) and check for duplicate EAN/UPC entries.
  You can also use transaction code MM03 to view the material master data for the materials in question.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup:
  
  Once duplicates are identified, determine which materials should be retained and which should be deleted or merged.
  If necessary, update the EAN/UPC for the materials that are not supposed to share the same code.
  
  
  
  Maintain Unique EAN/UPC:
  
  Ensure that each material has a unique EAN/UPC assigned to it. This may involve updating the material master records to correct any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Review Data Import Processes:
  
  If the issue arose from data imports, review the import processes to ensure that they include checks for duplicate EAN/UPC codes before data is loaded into the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may need to be adjusted.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material)
  SE16/SE11 (Data Browser)
  MM02 (Change Material)
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  MARA (General Material Data)
  MARC (Plant Data for Material)
  MAST (Material to BOM Link)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling EAN/UPC issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SLS_LORD081 error and ensure that your material data is correctly maintained in SAP.