How To Fix WC127 - EAN not maintained for additional material & and sales unit & for date &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WC - POS interface - outbound and Tickets & Additionals

• Message number: 127

• Message text: EAN not maintained for additional material & and sales unit & for date &

What causes this issue?

The free goods additional material &V1& does not have an EAN in the
material master for sales unit &V2&.

System Response

The record could not be prepared for POS outbound.

How to fix this error?

<DS:TRAN.MM42>Maintain the EAN category &V3&</> for the additional
material for sales unit &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WC127 - EAN not maintained for additional material & and sales unit & for date & ?

  The SAP error message WC127 indicates that the EAN (European Article Number) is not maintained for a specific additional material and sales unit for a given date. This error typically arises in the context of materials management and sales processes, particularly when dealing with product identification and barcode scanning.
  Cause:
  
  Missing EAN: The primary cause of this error is that the EAN (or barcode) for the specified material and sales unit has not been entered in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The material master data may not be properly configured to include EANs for all relevant sales units or additional materials.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been an oversight during data entry, leading to missing or incorrect EAN information.
  Date-Specific Issues: The error may also arise if the EAN is not maintained for a specific date range, which can happen if the EAN was added after the date in question.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain EAN in Material Master:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM02).
  Enter the material number and select the appropriate views (usually Basic Data or Sales Org Data).
  Navigate to the EAN/UPC section and enter the EAN for the relevant sales unit.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Additional Material Settings:
  
  If the error pertains to an additional material, ensure that the EAN is maintained for that specific additional material as well.
  
  
  
  Verify Sales Unit Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the sales unit for the material is correctly defined and that the EAN is associated with that unit.
  
  
  
  Review Date Settings:
  
  If the error is date-specific, check if the EAN is valid for the date in question. If necessary, update the EAN to ensure it is valid for the required date range.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on maintaining EANs and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  EAN/UPC: EANs are used for identifying products in retail and logistics. They are essential for barcode scanning and inventory management.
  Material Master Data: This is a central repository of information related to materials in SAP, and it is crucial for various processes including procurement, inventory management, and sales.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), and MM01 (Create Material) for managing material data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.