How To Fix WE069 - The EAN will be determined internally on the basis of the EAN category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 069

• Message text: The EAN will be determined internally on the basis of the EAN category

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WE069 - The EAN will be determined internally on the basis of the EAN category ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WE069:
  
  SAP Error Message: WE069
  Text: The EAN will be determined internally on the basis of the EAN category.
  
  Cause:
  The message WE069 is an informational or warning message that appears during IDoc processing, specifically when handling EAN (European Article Number) fields in the IDoc segments.
  
  The system indicates that the EAN (barcode number) will not be taken directly from the IDoc data but will be determined internally by SAP based on the EAN category.
  This usually happens when the EAN field in the IDoc is either empty or contains a placeholder, and the system uses the EAN category to fetch or assign the correct EAN from the master data.
  The EAN category defines the type of EAN (e.g., material, customer, vendor) and controls how the system interprets or determines the EAN internally.
  
  
  When does this occur?
  
  During inbound IDoc processing (e.g., ORDERS, DELVRY, INVOIC) where EANs are involved.
  When the EAN field is not explicitly provided or is incomplete.
  When the EAN category is set, and the system logic is designed to determine the EAN internally rather than relying on the IDoc data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the IDoc data: Verify if the EAN field is correctly populated in the IDoc. If the EAN is missing or incorrect, update the sending system or middleware to provide the correct EAN.
  Review EAN category settings: Ensure that the EAN category used in the IDoc corresponds correctly to the business object (material, customer, etc.) and that the master data contains the appropriate EANs.
  Master data consistency: Confirm that the material master or relevant master data contains the correct EANs for the given EAN category.
  Customizing: If necessary, adjust the IDoc processing logic or user exits to handle EAN determination explicitly rather than relying on internal determination.
  Ignore if informational: Since WE069 is often informational, if the internal determination of EAN is expected and correct, this message can be safely ignored.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction WE02 / WE05: Use these transactions to display and analyze IDocs and check the EAN fields.
  Master Data Transactions:  
  
  Material Master: MM03  
  Customer Master: XD03  
  
  
  EAN Category: Defined in customizing under Logistics General ? Basic Settings ? EAN/UPC ? Define EAN Categories.
  IDoc Segment: The EAN is often found in segments like E1EDP01 (for material) or E1EDKA1 (for partner) depending on the message type.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to EAN handling in IDocs for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  WE069 indicates that the system will determine the EAN internally based on the EAN category rather than using the EAN provided in the IDoc.
  Usually informational; verify IDoc data and master data consistency.
  Adjust sending system or customizing if explicit EAN handling is required.
  
  
  If you need help with a specific IDoc type or scenario, please provide more details!