How To Fix WE214 - You have specified an invalid EAN category

WE214 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 214

• Message text: You have specified an invalid EAN category

What causes this issue?

You have entered a number category that does not exist.

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 valid number category. You can choose one with F4.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WE214 - You have specified an invalid EAN category ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WE214: "You have specified an invalid EAN category":
  
  Error Message:
  WE214 - You have specified an invalid EAN category
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the processing of IDoc segments that contain EAN (European Article Number) or GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) data. The system expects a valid EAN category code, but the value provided in the IDoc or master data is not recognized or is invalid according to the configured EAN category codes in SAP.
  Typical scenarios include:
  
  The EAN category field in the IDoc segment (e.g., E1EDP01 or E1EDP19) contains a value that is not defined in the system.
  The EAN category code is missing or incorrectly maintained in the material master or partner master data.
  Custom or external systems sending IDocs with incorrect or non-standard EAN category codes.
  Incorrect mapping or data conversion in the middleware or interface layer.
  
  
  What is EAN Category?
  The EAN category is a code