How To Fix /STTPEC/MC_MD143 - Copying EAN to GTIN not possible for material &1 UoM &2. EAN is empty.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STTPEC/MC_MD -

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Copying EAN to GTIN not possible for material &1 UoM &2. EAN is empty.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STTPEC/MC_MD143 - Copying EAN to GTIN not possible for material &1 UoM &2. EAN is empty. ?

  The SAP error message /STTPEC/MC_MD143 indicates that there is an issue with copying the EAN (European Article Number) to the GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) for a specific material and unit of measure (UoM). The error specifically states that the EAN is empty, which means that the system cannot perform the copying operation because there is no EAN value available for the specified material.
  Cause:
  
  Missing EAN: The primary cause of this error is that the EAN field for the material in question is empty. This could happen if the material master data has not been fully maintained or if the EAN was not entered during the creation of the material.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings related to EAN and GTIN in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it is possible that the EAN values were not transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the affected material (transaction code MM03).
  Check the Basic Data view or the Sales Organization view to see if the EAN is populated.
  If the EAN is missing, enter the correct EAN value.
  
  
  
  Maintain EAN:
  
  If you need to maintain the EAN, you can do this through transaction code MM02 (Change Material) and navigate to the relevant view to enter the EAN.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to EAN and GTIN in the SAP system. This may involve reviewing the settings in the material management module or consulting with your SAP configuration team.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If the material was created through a data migration process, review the migration logs to ensure that EAN values were correctly transferred.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on maintaining EAN and GTIN values.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  EAN vs. GTIN: EAN is a specific type of GTIN. GTIN can refer to various formats, including EAN-13, UPC, etc. Ensure that the correct format is being used.
  Material Master Views: Familiarize yourself with the different views in the material master that may contain EAN and GTIN information.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the EAN is correctly populated for the material in question.