How To Fix WE219 - The EAN & has an invalid prefix

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 219

• Message text: The EAN & has an invalid prefix

What causes this issue?

The EAN (International Article Number) must contain a valid EAN prefix
due to the <DS:GLOS.EAN_category>EAN category</> assigned to it. This
EAN does not contain a valid EAN prefix.

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?

You have the following options:
Enter a number with a valid prefix.
Ask your system administrator to extend the list of valid EAN prefixes
in Customizing for the <LS>Material Master</> in the activity
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLMSW4EQ>Define Prefixes for EANs/UPCs</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WE219 - The EAN & has an invalid prefix ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WE219 - The EAN & has an invalid prefix
  
  Cause:
  The error message WE219 occurs during the processing of IDoc segments that contain EAN (European Article Number) or GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) codes. The system checks the prefix of the EAN code against a list of valid prefixes (usually country or company prefixes as per GS1 standards). If the EAN code's prefix is not recognized or is invalid according to the system's configuration or validation rules, the error WE219 is triggered.
  In other words:
  
  The EAN number in the IDoc segment starts with a prefix that is not valid or not maintained in the system's EAN prefix table.
  
  Typical Scenarios:
  
  Incoming IDoc contains an EAN code with a prefix that is not registered in SAP.
  The EAN prefix validation is active in the system.
  The EAN prefix list is incomplete or outdated.
  Data entry or mapping error where an incorrect EAN code is sent.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the EAN code in the IDoc:
  
  Verify the EAN number that caused the error. Confirm if the prefix is correct and valid according to GS1 standards.
  
  
  Maintain valid EAN prefixes in SAP:
  
  SAP stores valid EAN prefixes in table T006A or related tables depending on the system version and configuration.  
  
  Use transaction SPRO ? Logistics General ? Basic Settings ? EAN/UPC Codes ? Define EAN Prefixes  
  Or directly maintain via transaction WE19 (test IDoc) and check the EAN prefix.
  
  
  
  Update or add missing prefixes:
  
  If the prefix is valid but missing in SAP, add it to the list of valid prefixes.
  
  
  Check for custom validations:
  
  Sometimes, custom user exits or BADIs are implemented to validate EAN codes. Review these to ensure they are not causing the error.
  
  
  Correct the source data:
  
  If the prefix is invalid or incorrect, correct the source data sending the IDoc.
  
  
  Reprocess the IDoc:
  
  After correction, reprocess the IDoc to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  EAN/GTIN codes are standardized product identifiers used globally.
  SAP validates EAN prefixes to ensure data integrity and compliance with GS1 standards.
  The error WE219 is part of the standard IDoc error messages related to data validation.
  Check OSS Notes for any SAP patches or updates related to EAN validation if the problem persists.
  Transaction WE02 or WE05 can be used to analyze IDocs and error messages.
  If you want to disable prefix validation (not recommended), check the configuration or user exits related to EAN validation.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  EAN code prefix in IDoc is invalid or not maintained in SAP's valid prefix list.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify and correct EAN prefix; maintain valid prefixes in SAP; correct source data; reprocess IDoc.
  
  
  Related
  EAN/GTIN standards, SAP table T006A, IDoc processing transactions (WE02, WE05, WE19).
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific transactions or tables, or want to see the exact configuration path, please let me know!