How To Fix WE223 - You have entered an invalid SAN

WE223 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 223

• Message text: You have entered an invalid SAN

What causes this issue?

You have entered an EAN which contains a non-existent standard article
number (SAN). The SAN consists of the 4 digits from the 3rd to the 6th
position in the EAN.

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?

Either enter a valid number or record the SAN in EAN Customizing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WE223 - You have entered an invalid SAN ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WE223 - You have entered an invalid SAN
  
  
  Cause:
  The error message WE223 occurs in the context of IDoc processing in SAP. It indicates that an invalid Segment Address Number (SAN) has been entered or referenced. The SAN is used to identify the position of a segment within an IDoc hierarchy.
  Common causes include:  
  
  The SAN value provided does not exist in the current IDoc structure.  
  The segment hierarchy is corrupted or inconsistent.  
  Manual editing or incorrect programming has introduced an invalid SAN reference.  
  The IDoc segment is being accessed or modified with an incorrect segment number.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  SAN (Segment Address Number) is a unique identifier for each segment instance in an IDoc.  
  When processing or editing IDocs, SAP uses SAN to locate and manipulate segments.  
  If a program or user tries to access a segment with a SAN that is not valid (e.g., out of range,