How To Fix WE060 - New EAN replaces previous EAN, also as referencing EAN

WE060 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WE - Messages for EAN Customizing and for EAN management in MM_BD

• Message number: 060

• Message text: New EAN replaces previous EAN, also as referencing EAN

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WE060 - New EAN replaces previous EAN, also as referencing EAN ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WE060: "New EAN replaces previous EAN, also as referencing EAN":
  
  1. Cause of the Error
  The message WE060 occurs during the processing of IDoc segments related to material master data or EAN (European Article Number) management, typically in the context of EAN/GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) handling.
  
  
  What triggers it?
  When a new EAN (barcode number) is being assigned to a material or product, SAP checks if this EAN already exists in the system. If the new EAN is found to replace an existing EAN that is also used as a referencing EAN (i.e., it is linked or referenced elsewhere in the system), SAP issues this warning/error.
  
  
  Why is this important?
  Because EANs are unique identifiers for products, replacing an existing EAN that is referenced elsewhere can lead to inconsistencies or data integrity issues. The system warns you to ensure that the replacement is intentional and