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How To Fix SLS_TEMPLATE020 - Item &1 has no material or EAN/UPC defined: Plant &2 is ignored


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: SLS_TEMPLATE - Messages for sales template

  • Message number: 020

  • Message text: Item &1 has no material or EAN/UPC defined: Plant &2 is ignored

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SLS_TEMPLATE020 - Item &1 has no material or EAN/UPC defined: Plant &2 is ignored ?

    The SAP error message SLS_TEMPLATE020 indicates that there is an issue with a specific item in a sales document or template. The message states that the item (identified by &1) does not have a material number or an EAN/UPC (European Article Number/Universal Product Code) defined for the specified plant (identified by &2). As a result, the system is ignoring this item in the processing of the sales document.

    Cause:

    1. Missing Material Master Data: The most common cause of this error is that the material master data for the specified item is not maintained correctly. This could mean that the material number is not defined in the system, or it is not assigned to the specified plant.
    2. Missing EAN/UPC: If the item is supposed to be identified by an EAN/UPC, it may not be defined in the material master data.
    3. Incorrect Plant Assignment: The material may not be assigned to the plant in question, which means that the system cannot find the necessary data to process the item.
    4. Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may have been issues during the migration process that resulted in missing or incomplete data.

    Solution:

    1. Check Material Master Data:

      • Go to the Material Master (transaction code MM03) and check if the material number for item &1 exists.
      • Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct plant (plant &2) and that all necessary views (like Sales, Basic Data, etc.) are maintained.
    2. Maintain EAN/UPC:

      • If the item should be identified by an EAN/UPC, ensure that this information is correctly entered in the material master data.
    3. Plant Assignment:

      • Verify that the material is assigned to the correct plant. If it is not, you may need to create a new material or extend the existing material to the required plant using transaction code MM01 or MM02.
    4. Review Sales Document:

      • Check the sales document or template to ensure that the item is correctly referenced and that there are no typos or incorrect entries.
    5. Consult with Master Data Team:

      • If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your master data management team to correct the issue.

    Related Information:

    • Transaction Codes:

      • MM03: Display Material Master
      • MM01: Create Material Master
      • MM02: Change Material Master
      • VA01: Create Sales Order
      • VA02: Change Sales Order
    • SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.

    • Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to material management and sales order processing for further insights.

    By addressing the underlying issues with the material master data, you should be able to resolve the error and allow the sales document to process correctly.

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