How To Fix WE064 - New EAN replaces previous EAN, also as empty containers EAN

WE064 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 064

• Message text: New EAN replaces previous EAN, also as empty containers EAN

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WE064 - New EAN replaces previous EAN, also as empty containers EAN ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WE064: New EAN replaces previous EAN, also as empty containers EAN:
  
  Error Message: WE064
  Text:
  New EAN replaces previous EAN, also as empty containers EAN
  
  
  Cause:
  This message occurs during the processing of IDoc messages related to material master data or packaging data, specifically when handling EAN (European Article Number) or GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) assignments.
  
  The system detects that a new EAN being assigned to a material or packaging type replaces an existing EAN.
  The replaced EAN is also used as an empty container EAN (i.e., an EAN assigned to an empty packaging material or container).
  This situation can cause inconsistencies or conflicts in the material master or packaging data because the same EAN is being reassigned or overwritten.
  
  In other words, the system warns that the new EAN you are trying to assign is replacing an EAN that is currently used as an empty container EAN,