How To Fix SLS_TEMPLATE029 - Item &1 has no material or EAN/UPC defined: Quantity &2 is ignored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SLS_TEMPLATE - Messages for sales template

• Message number: 029

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SLS_TEMPLATE029 - Item &1 has no material or EAN/UPC defined: Quantity &2 is ignored ?

  The SAP error message SLS_TEMPLATE029 indicates that there is an issue with a specific item in a sales document (like a sales order or delivery) where the system cannot find a material number or an EAN/UPC (European Article Number/Universal Product Code) for that item. As a result, the specified quantity for that item is ignored.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Master Data: The item referenced in the error does not have a corresponding material master record in the SAP system. This could be due to the material not being created or activated.
  Incorrect Item Number: The item number provided in the sales document may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Missing EAN/UPC: If the item is supposed to be identified by an EAN/UPC, it may not be defined in the system.
  Inactive Material: The material might exist but could be inactive or not available for sales transactions.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material types or sales document types that prevent the item from being processed correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master: Verify if the material number exists in the material master. You can do this by using transaction code MM03 to display the material and check its status.
  Create or Activate Material: If the material does not exist, create it using transaction code MM01. If it exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it.
  Verify Item Number: Ensure that the item number in the sales document is correct. Check for any typos or discrepancies.
  Define EAN/UPC: If the item is supposed to be identified by an EAN/UPC, ensure that it is defined in the material master under the relevant views (like Sales Org Data).
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the material type and sales document type to ensure they are set up correctly to allow the processing of the item.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the steps, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  VA01: Create Sales Order
  VA02: Change Sales Order
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the relevant views (Basic Data, Sales Org Data, etc.) are maintained for the material.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the item can be processed correctly in your sales documents.