How To Fix WE066 - The EAN category for the EAN & allows numeric entries only

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 066

• Message text: The EAN category for the EAN & allows numeric entries only

What causes this issue?

You have entered an alphanumeric EAN (International Article Number),
but the <DS:GLOS.EAN_category>EAN category</> to which the EAN is
assigned allows only numeric EANs.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter a numeric EAN.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WE066 - The EAN category for the EAN & allows numeric entries only ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WE066:
  
  SAP Error Message: WE066
  Message Text:
  
  The EAN category for the EAN & allows numeric entries only
  
  Cause
  This error occurs during the processing of EAN (European Article Number) codes in IDoc or master data maintenance when the system expects the EAN to contain only numeric characters, but the entered EAN contains non-numeric characters (such as letters or special characters).
  The EAN category defines the type of EAN code and its format restrictions. For certain EAN categories, SAP enforces that the EAN must be numeric only. If the EAN value violates this rule, the system throws the WE066 error.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During inbound or outbound IDoc processing involving EAN data segments (e.g., E1EDP19 segment in ORDERS or DELVRY IDocs).
  When maintaining material master or vendor master EAN data.
  When creating or updating EANs in logistics or sales documents.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the EAN category:
  
  Identify the EAN category assigned to the EAN in question. This can be found in the relevant master data or IDoc segment.
  
  
  Validate the EAN value:
  
  Ensure that the EAN value contains only numeric characters (0-9). Remove any alphabetic or special characters.
  
  
  Correct the EAN data:  
  
  If the EAN is entered manually, correct the input to be numeric only.
  If the EAN is coming from an external system or interface, check the data source and correct the data before sending it to SAP.
  
  
  
  Adjust EAN category if necessary:
  
  If the EAN legitimately contains alphanumeric characters, verify if the EAN category is correct. Some EAN categories allow alphanumeric entries. If the category is incorrect, change it to one that allows alphanumeric EANs.
  
  
  Reprocess the IDoc or data after correction.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction WE02 / WE05: To display and analyze IDocs where the error occurs.
  Transaction MM02: To check and maintain material master EAN data.
  Table T006A: Contains EAN categories and their properties.
  SAP Note / Documentation: Check SAP OSS notes for any known issues related to EAN validation.
  Function Module: The validation is often done in function modules related to EAN processing, such as IDOC_INPUT_* or validation routines in master data processing.
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WE066 - EAN category allows numeric only
  
  
  Cause
  EAN contains non-numeric characters but category expects numeric only
  
  
  Solution
  Correct EAN to numeric only or adjust EAN category
  
  
  Where to check
  IDoc segments, material master, vendor master
  
  
  Tools
  WE02/WE05 (IDoc), MM02 (material master)
  
  
  
  
  If you need help identifying the EAN category or correcting the data, please provide the EAN value and category, and I can assist further.