How To Fix WES_OUTBOUND129 - Generic material &1 / &2 ignored, as no EAN is stored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WES_OUTBOUND - Messages for Outbound Services

• Message number: 129

• Message text: Generic material &1 / &2 ignored, as no EAN is stored

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WES_OUTBOUND129 - Generic material &1 / &2 ignored, as no EAN is stored ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WES_OUTBOUND129 Generic material &1 / &2 ignored, as no EAN is stored
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message occurs during outbound processing (e.g., delivery or shipping processes) when the system tries to handle a generic material (material number &1, and possibly batch or variant &2) but cannot find an associated EAN (European Article Number, i.e., barcode) for that material in the system.
  
  Generic material: Often refers to a material that is used as a placeholder or a non-specific product.
  EAN missing: The system expects an EAN to be stored in the material master or related data, but none is found.
  The absence of an EAN means the system cannot process or identify the material correctly for outbound logistics or EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) messages.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During outbound delivery creation or processing.
  When generating EDI messages or IDocs that require EANs for materials.
  In scenarios where generic materials are used but EANs are mandatory for identification.
  
  
  Solution / How to fix:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction MM03 (Display Material).
  Enter the material number &1.
  Navigate to the Basic Data 1 or Additional Data tab.
  Check if the EAN/UPC code is maintained in the EAN/UPC field (usually under the Sales: General/Plant or Additional Data tab).
  
  
  
  Maintain EAN for the Material:
  
  If no EAN is maintained, use MM02 (Change Material) to add the correct EAN.
  If the material is generic and should not have an EAN, consider whether it should be excluded from processes requiring EANs.
  
  
  
  Check EAN Assignment in Customer/Plant or Sales Area:
  
  Sometimes EANs are maintained per sales organization or plant.
  Verify if the EAN is maintained for the relevant sales area or plant.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If generic materials are used intentionally without EANs, check if the outbound process or EDI mapping can be adjusted to handle such cases.
  Possibly exclude generic materials from EAN validation or provide alternative identification.
  
  
  
  Consult with Logistics/EDI Team:
  
  If the message appears during EDI processing, coordinate with the EDI team to understand if the EAN is mandatory for the outbound message.
  Adjust mapping or message requirements if necessary.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Message Class: WES_OUTBOUND
  Message Number: 129
  This is typically a warning, not an error, so the process may continue but the material is ignored in the outbound message.
  EANs are critical for automated scanning and identification in logistics and retail.
  Generic materials without EANs can cause issues in automated systems and should be handled carefully.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  No EAN stored for the generic material.
  
  
  Effect
  Material ignored in outbound processing.
  
  
  Solution
  Maintain EAN in material master or adjust process.
  
  
  Transaction
  MM02 / MM03 for material master maintenance.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help identifying the correct EAN or adjusting the process, please provide the material number and context of the outbound process for more tailored advice.