How To Fix WE068 - The previous EAN will be overwritten

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 068

• Message text: The previous EAN will be overwritten

What causes this issue?

You have overwritten the previous EAN manually. Since EANs are normally
used for identification within logistics, changing it may have
far-reaching consequences for management of the material.

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?

Make sure you really want to change the EAN.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WE068 - The previous EAN will be overwritten ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WE068 - The previous EAN will be overwritten:
  
  SAP Error Message: WE068
  Text: The previous EAN will be overwritten
  
  
  Cause:
  The error message WE068 occurs during the processing of IDoc segments related to material master data or similar master data where EAN (European Article Number) or GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) is involved.
  
  The system detects that an incoming EAN (barcode) value for a material or product is going to overwrite an existing EAN value already stored in the system.
  This typically happens during IDoc inbound processing (e.g., message type MATMAS, INVOIC, or similar) when the EAN is updated or maintained.
  The message is a warning or error to prevent unintentional overwriting of existing EANs, which could lead to data inconsistencies or incorrect product identification.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  When an inbound IDoc tries to update the EAN/GTIN for a material that already has an EAN assigned.
  The system is