How To Fix W4349 - & - vendor-specific EANs ..........................: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 349

• Message text: & - vendor-specific EANs ..........................: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4349 - & - vendor-specific EANs ..........................: & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding SAP error message W4349 related to vendor-specific EANs:
  
  SAP Message W4349: Vendor-specific EANs ..........................: &
  
  Cause:
  The warning message W4349 typically appears during the processing of vendor master data or material master data when there is an issue related to vendor-specific EANs (European Article Numbers).
  
  Vendor-specific EANs are alternative barcodes or article numbers assigned by a vendor to a material.
  The message indicates that there is a problem or inconsistency with the vendor-specific EANs maintained in the system.
  This could be due to:
  
  Missing or incorrect vendor-specific EAN entries.
  Duplicate or conflicting EANs assigned to the same vendor/material combination.
  Data inconsistencies between the vendor master and material master.
  The system expects vendor-specific EANs but none are maintained or the format is incorrect.
  
  
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During material master data maintenance (transaction MM02/MM01).
  When creating or updating vendor master data.
  During purchase order processing or goods receipt if vendor-specific EANs are checked or validated.
  When using EAN-related validations or checks in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor-Specific EANs:
  
  Go to the material master (MM03/MM02) and check the EAN/UPC tab.
  Verify if vendor-specific EANs are maintained correctly for the vendor in question.
  Ensure that the EANs are unique and correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Maintain Vendor-Specific EANs:
  
  Use transaction XK02 (Change Vendor) or MM02 (Change Material) to maintain or correct vendor-specific EANs.
  In the material master, under the Additional Data or EAN/UPC tab, maintain the vendor-specific EANs.
  Ensure the EANs conform to the correct format and standards.
  
  
  
  Check for Duplicates:
  
  Run reports or use transaction MMBE or custom reports to find duplicate vendor-specific EANs.
  Remove or correct duplicates.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that the vendor master and material master data are consistent.
  If necessary, coordinate with the vendor to confirm the correct EANs.
  
  
  
  Customizing/Configuration:
  
  Check if there are any custom validations or user exits that enforce vendor-specific EAN checks.
  Adjust or deactivate these if they are causing unnecessary warnings.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Vendor-specific EANs are used to identify materials uniquely as per vendor's barcode system.
  They are important for logistics, procurement, and inventory management.
  SAP supports multiple EANs per material, including vendor-specific ones.
  The message is a warning (W), so it may not stop processing but indicates a potential data issue.
  Proper maintenance of vendor-specific EANs helps avoid issues in procurement and goods receipt processes.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  W4349 - Vendor-specific EANs ..........................: &
  
  
  Cause
  Missing, incorrect, or duplicate vendor-specific EANs in material/vendor master data.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and maintain correct vendor-specific EANs in material master (MM02/MM03) and vendor master (XK02). Check for duplicates and data consistency.
  
  
  Impact
  Warning message; may affect procurement and goods receipt processes if not resolved.
  
  
  Related Tcodes
  MM01, MM02, MM03, XK01, XK02, XK03
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific steps or transactions, feel free to ask!