How To Fix WE061 - New EAN replaces previous EAN, also as set EAN

WE061 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 061

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WE061 - New EAN replaces previous EAN, also as set EAN ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WE061: New EAN replaces previous EAN, also as set EAN:
  
  SAP Error Message: WE061
  Text: New EAN replaces previous EAN, also as set EAN
  
  Cause
  This message 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) updates.
  
  The system detects that a new EAN (barcode) being posted or updated replaces an existing EAN that is already assigned to the material.
  Moreover, the existing EAN is also assigned as a set EAN (a grouping or set of EANs), which means the EAN is part of a set or group of barcodes.
  This situation can arise when the incoming data tries to overwrite or update an EAN that is linked to a set, which may cause inconsistencies or conflicts in the EAN assignment.
  
  
  Explanation
  
  EAN (European Article Number) is a unique identifier