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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 handled properly.
  
  
  
  2. Meaning of the Message
  
  "New EAN replaces previous EAN": The EAN you are trying to assign is already linked to another material or is replacing an existing EAN.
  "also as referencing EAN": The previous EAN is not just a standalone number but is referenced in other master data or transactional data, which means changing it can have wider implications.
  
  
  3. Solution / How to Resolve
  
  
  Check the EAN assignment:
  
  Verify if the new EAN is correct and intended to replace the old one.
  
  
  Check referencing objects:
  
  Identify where the old EAN is referenced (e.g., other materials, sales documents, purchasing info records).
  
  
  Update or clean references:
  
  If the replacement is valid, update all references to point to the new EAN to maintain data consistency.
  
  
  Use transaction codes:  
  
  Use MM02 (Change Material) to check and update EANs.
  Use EAN management transactions or reports to find references to the old EAN.
  
  
  
  IDoc processing:
  
  If this message appears during IDoc inbound processing (e.g., MATMAS or EANMAS IDocs), check the IDoc data for correctness and consistency.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Sometimes, this message is informational or a warning rather than an error. Check SAP Notes or OSS messages for specific instructions related to your SAP version.
  
  
  
  4. Related Information
  
  Message Class: WE0 (IDoc processing messages)
  Context: Usually appears during material master data exchange or EAN/GTIN updates via IDocs.
  Impact: If ignored, may cause data inconsistencies in product identification.
  SAP Notes: Search for notes related to EAN management and IDoc processing for your SAP release.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  New EAN being assigned replaces an existing EAN that is referenced elsewhere.
  
  
  Effect
  Potential data inconsistency or conflicts in product identification.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify EAN assignments, update references, ensure data consistency, and process IDocs correctly.
  
  
  Transactions
  MM02 (Material Master), EAN management tools, IDoc monitoring (WE02/WE05).
  
  
  Message Class
  WE0
  
  
  
  
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