How To Fix WE062 - Previous EAN replaced as consumption type EAN of a deposit description

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Previous EAN replaced as consumption type EAN of a deposit description

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WE062 - Previous EAN replaced as consumption type EAN of a deposit description ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WE062:
  
  SAP Error Message: WE062 - Previous EAN replaced as consumption type EAN of a deposit description
  
  1. Cause
  The error message WE062 occurs during the processing of IDoc messages related to material master or packaging data, specifically when handling EAN (European Article Number) or GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) assignments.
  
  The message indicates that a previous EAN (barcode) has been replaced because it was assigned as a consumption type EAN for a deposit description.
  This situation arises when the system detects that an EAN previously assigned to a material or packaging element is now being reassigned or replaced with a different EAN in the context of a deposit description (e.g., packaging or container deposit).
  The consumption type EAN refers to an EAN used for consumption or usage tracking, often linked to packaging or deposit materials.
  The system replaces the old EAN with the new one to maintain data consistency, but issues this warning or error to inform the user that a replacement has taken place.
  
  
  2. When does it occur?
  
  During IDoc processing (e.g., MATMAS, PACKMAT, or related IDocs) when updating material master or packaging data.
  When EANs are maintained or updated via transactions or interfaces that handle deposit or packaging materials.
  When the same EAN is assigned to different consumption types or deposit descriptions, causing a conflict.
  
  
  3. Solution
  
  Check the EAN assignments: Verify the EANs assigned to the material or packaging elements in the system.
  Review deposit descriptions: Ensure that the deposit descriptions and their associated EANs are correctly maintained and do not conflict.
  Correct the master data: If the EAN replacement is unintended, correct the master data to avoid conflicting EAN assignments.
  Adjust IDoc data: If the error occurs during IDoc processing, check the inbound data for correctness and consistency.
  Consult packaging/deposit material setup: Review the configuration and master data related to packaging materials and deposit descriptions.
  Use transaction codes:
  
  MM02 (Change Material) to check/change EANs.
  SPRO to review packaging and deposit material configuration.
  
  
  If necessary, allow the replacement: If the replacement is expected and correct, the message can be acknowledged as informational.
  
  
  4. Related Information
  
  Message Class: WE0 (IDoc processing)
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE02 / WE05 - IDoc display and analysis.
  MM02 - Change material master.
  SPRO - IMG configuration for packaging and deposit materials.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to EAN handling and deposit materials if the issue persists.
  Documentation: SAP Help Portal documentation on EAN/GTIN management and packaging materials.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Previous EAN replaced because it was assigned as consumption type EAN for deposit description.
  
  
  Effect
  System replaces old EAN with new one and issues message WE062.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and correct EAN assignments and deposit descriptions; ensure data consistency.
  
  
  Related TCodes
  WE02, WE05, MM02, SPRO
  
  
  Context
  Occurs during IDoc processing or material master updates involving packaging/deposit EANs.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific steps or transaction codes to resolve this in your system, feel free to ask!