How To Fix WE308 - You are processing an EAN category with the UPC-E short format

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 308

• Message text: You are processing an EAN category with the UPC-E short format

What causes this issue?

You are maintaining an EAN category with the same short format as the
EAN category for <LS>UPC-E</> codes (EAN category with check-digit
algorithm <LS>6</>). This will prevent you from using the EAN category
for UPC-E codes since, in dialog mode, the system will not be able to
tell whether you are using a UPC-E code or the EAN category you are
maintaining here.
Note
The display format of the EAN category <LS>UPC-E</> consists of one
leading zero, a six-figure EAN code, and a single-figure check digit.
However, it is saved in the database in the long form like a normal
UPC.

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?

If you also want to use the EAN category you are maintaining, you must
adapt the number range(s) used so that they do not have the same short
<ZH>display</> format as the EAN category <LS>UPC-E</>. The number
range does not include the leading zero and check digit.

Procedure for System Administrators

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