How To Fix WE229 - Select the future main EAN for unit of measure &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 229

• Message text: Select the future main EAN for unit of measure &

What causes this issue?

You have deleted the main EAN (International Article Number) for the
current unit of measure. However, additional EANs still exist for this
unit.

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?

Select one of the additional units of measure as the future main EAN.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WE229 - Select the future main EAN for unit of measure & ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WE229 - Select the future main EAN for unit of measure &
  
  Cause:
  The error message WE229 occurs during the processing of IDoc messages related to material master data (e.g., MATMAS IDocs). It indicates that the system requires a future main EAN (European Article Number) for a specific unit of measure (UoM) but this information is missing or not properly maintained.
  In SAP, EANs (barcodes) can be assigned to materials for different units of measure (e.g., base unit, sales unit, etc.). When the system processes an IDoc or material master data, it expects the main EAN for the unit of measure that will be valid in the future (effective date). If this is not provided or incorrectly maintained, the system raises this error.
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During inbound IDoc processing (e.g., MATMAS01) when updating or creating material master data.
  When the EAN assignment for a future validity period is missing or incomplete.
  When the system expects a main EAN for a unit of measure but cannot find it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check EAN assignments for the material:
  
  Go to transaction MM02 (Change Material).
  Navigate to the Additional Data tab.
  Select EAN/UPC data.
  Verify that the EANs are assigned correctly for all relevant units of measure.
  Ensure that the EAN for the unit of measure in question is maintained with the correct validity dates (including future dates if applicable).
  
  
  
  Maintain future EANs if required:
  
  If the business process requires a future-dated EAN (e.g., a new barcode that will be valid starting from a future date), maintain this in the material master.
  Use the validity period fields to specify the start and end dates for the EAN.
  
  
  
  Check IDoc data:
  
  Review the inbound IDoc segments related to EANs (e.g., E1MARAM, E1MARCM).
  Ensure that the EAN data for the unit of measure is correctly populated and consistent with the material master data.
  
  
  
  If the EAN is not required:
  
  Confirm with business whether the EAN is mandatory for the unit of measure.
  If not mandatory, adjust the IDoc or material master data accordingly to avoid the error.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the IDoc:
  
  After correcting the EAN data, reprocess the IDoc to confirm the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02 - Change Material Master
  WE02 / WE05 - IDoc display and monitoring
  BD87 - Reprocess IDocs
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  MARA - General Material Data
  MARC - Plant Data for Material
  MARM - Units of Measure for Material
  EANLH - EAN/UPC codes for materials
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Notes related to EAN handling and IDoc processing may provide additional insights.
  Check SAP Help Portal for material master and EAN assignment details.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The WE229 error is triggered because the system expects a future main EAN for a specific unit of measure but cannot find it. The fix involves verifying and maintaining the correct EAN assignments in the material master with appropriate validity dates, ensuring the inbound IDoc data is consistent, and then reprocessing the IDoc.
  
  If you need further assistance, please provide details such as the material number, unit of measure, and the IDoc segment data causing the error.