How To Fix WES_OUTBOUND128 - Material &1 / &2 for grouping &3 ignored, as no EAN is stored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WES_OUTBOUND - Messages for Outbound Services

• Message number: 128

• Message text: Material &1 / &2 for grouping &3 ignored, as no EAN is stored

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WES_OUTBOUND128 - Material &1 / &2 for grouping &3 ignored, as no EAN is stored ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WES_OUTBOUND128 Material &1 / &2 for grouping &3 ignored, as no EAN is stored
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message occurs during the outbound delivery or shipping process, specifically when handling EAN (European Article Number) related data for materials.
  
  Material &1 / &2: These placeholders represent the material number and its plant or batch.
  Grouping &3: This refers to the grouping criteria used in the delivery or shipping process (e.g., delivery item grouping).
  The system tries to process or group materials based on their EANs.
  However, no EAN (barcode) is stored or maintained for the material in the system.
  Since the EAN is missing, the system ignores the material for the grouping based on EAN.
  
  
  Cause:
  
  The material master record does not have an EAN (barcode) maintained in the relevant field.
  The outbound delivery or shipping process is configured to group or process items based on EAN.
  Because the EAN is missing, the system cannot include the material in the EAN-based grouping.
  
  
  Where is the EAN stored?
  
  EANs are maintained in the material master under Basic Data 1 or in the EAN/UPC tab (transaction MM02).
  Alternatively, EANs can be maintained in the EAN/UPC table (table MARA or EAN/UPC specific tables like MARM or EAN).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain the EAN for the material:
  
  Go to transaction MM02 (Change Material).
  Enter the material number.
  Navigate to the EAN/UPC tab.
  Maintain the correct EAN (barcode) for the material.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check the grouping configuration:
  
  If grouping by EAN is not required, adjust the configuration to avoid grouping by EAN.
  This can be done in the shipping or delivery document settings or in the relevant user exits/enhancements.
  
  
  
  If EAN is not applicable:
  
  If the material does not have an EAN (e.g., non-barcode items), consider changing the grouping criteria or ignoring this warning if it does not affect the process.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This message is a warning, not an error, so the process may continue but the material will be excluded from EAN-based grouping.
  EANs are important for automated scanning and logistics processes.
  Proper maintenance of EANs ensures smooth integration with warehouse management, shipping, and external systems.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Message
  WES_OUTBOUND128 Material &1 / &2 for grouping &3 ignored, as no EAN is stored
  
  
  Cause
  Material missing EAN; grouping by EAN configured
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain EAN in material master (MM02) or adjust grouping configuration
  
  
  Impact
  Material excluded from EAN-based grouping in outbound process
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with the exact transaction or configuration steps, please let me know!