How To Fix WC133 - No EAN references maintained for material & in sales unit &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 133

• Message text: No EAN references maintained for material & in sales unit &

What causes this issue?

A regular change or a change with a future validity date has resulted
in the EAN for the sales unit of this material being deleted. Either
that or the EAN was not maintained when the sales unit was maintained.

System Response

The record could not be prepared for POS outbound.

How to fix this error?

<DS:TRAN.MM42>Maintain the EAN for the material &V1& for the sales unit
&V2&</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WC133 - No EAN references maintained for material & in sales unit & ?

  The SAP error message WC133 indicates that there are no EAN (European Article Number) references maintained for a specific material in the sales unit. This error typically arises when you are trying to process a transaction that requires EAN information, such as during sales order processing, delivery, or inventory management.
  Cause:
  
  Missing EAN Data: The material in question does not have any EAN numbers assigned to it in the system.
  Incorrect Sales Unit: The EAN might not be maintained for the specific sales unit you are trying to use.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master record may not be fully maintained or may have been incorrectly set up.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WC133 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM02).
  Check the "Sales: General/Plant Data" view or the "Basic Data" view to see if EANs are maintained.
  If not, you will need to add the EAN information.
  
  
  
  Maintain EAN Information:
  
  In the material master, navigate to the relevant view where EANs can be maintained.
  Enter the EAN for the material in the appropriate field. Make sure to specify the correct sales unit.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Verify Sales Unit:
  
  Ensure that the EAN is maintained for the specific sales unit you are using. If the material can be sold in multiple units, make sure that the EAN is assigned to each relevant sales unit.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  After maintaining the EAN, check for any inconsistencies in the material master data that might affect the sales process.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to repeat the transaction that caused the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  EAN: EAN is a standard for barcodes that is used internationally to identify products. It is crucial for inventory management, sales, and logistics.
  Material Master: The material master is a central repository of information about materials in SAP, and it is essential 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 necessary to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.