How To Fix WE224 - & replaced by referencing EAN &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 224

• Message text: & replaced by referencing EAN &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WE224 - & replaced by referencing EAN & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message WE224 and the note about it being replaced by referencing EAN:
  
  SAP Error Message: WE224
  Message Text:
  WE224 - No material number found for the given EAN
  
  Cause:
  
  The error WE224 occurs during the processing of IDoc messages (typically inbound messages like ORDERS, DESADV, etc.) when the system tries to find a material number (MATNR) based on the provided EAN (European Article Number, also known as GTIN).
  The system cannot find a corresponding material master record for the EAN code provided in the IDoc segment.
  This usually happens because:
  
  The EAN code is not maintained in the material master (in the EAN/UPC field).
  The EAN code is incorrect or not valid.
  The material master data is incomplete or not synchronized.
  The system is configured to use EAN as a reference for material determination, but the mapping is missing.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction MM03 (Display Material).
  Enter the material number and check the EAN/UPC tab to verify if the EAN code is maintained.
  If the EAN is missing, maintain the correct EAN code in the material master.
  
  
  
  Maintain EAN to Material Mapping:
  
  If the EAN is not maintained in the material master, you can maintain the mapping in transaction VKM1 or use the standard SAP table MARA or EAN (table MARA-EAN11 or MARC-EAN11 depending on configuration).
  Alternatively, use transaction MM02 to add the EAN to the material.
  
  
  
  Check IDoc Data:
  
  Verify the EAN code in the inbound IDoc segment (e.g., E1EDP01 segment for delivery or E1EDP19 for EAN).
  Ensure the EAN code is correct and matches the one maintained in SAP.
  
  
  
  Customizing:
  
  Check the configuration for material determination by EAN in the relevant message type or process.
  Sometimes, the system is set to use EAN as a reference for material determination, so ensure the configuration is correct.
  
  
  
  If EAN is not used:
  
  If your business process does not use EAN for material determination, adjust the IDoc processing or mapping to use material numbers directly.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Message Replacement:
  
  The message WE224 has been replaced or superseded in some SAP versions by messages that explicitly reference the EAN code, such as:
  "No material number found for the given EAN &"
  
  This means the error message now includes the actual EAN code in the message text for easier troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Tables and Transactions:
  
  MARA: General Material Data
  MARC: Plant Data for Material
  EAN: Table storing EAN codes linked to materials (sometimes stored in MARA-EAN11)
  MM03/MM02: Display/Change Material Master
  VKM1: Maintain EAN to Material mapping (if applicable)
  WE02/WE05: IDoc monitoring and analysis
  
  
  
  Notes and SAP OSS:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to EAN and material determination for your SAP version.
  Sometimes, patches or updates improve EAN handling in IDocs.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  No material found for the EAN code in the IDoc; EAN not maintained or incorrect.
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain EAN in material master; verify IDoc EAN data; adjust configuration if needed.
  
  
  Related Info
  Message updated to include EAN in text; check material master and IDoc segments; use MM03/MM02.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific transactions or debugging steps, feel free to ask!