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

SLS_TEMPLATE029 - Overview

• 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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SLS_TEMPLATE029 - Details

• 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