How To Fix WH000 - EAN (&) not found. Item cannot be identified

WH000 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WH - Messages for store physical inventory (DRS)

• Message number: 000

• Message text: EAN (&) not found. Item cannot be identified

What causes this issue?

Determining the material number for the EAN &V1& failed since no
entry exists for this EAN.

System Response

The item is not updated.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the material master data for this material. You can then start
inbound processing of the incorrect items for this intermediate
document again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WH000 - EAN (&) not found. Item cannot be identified ?

  The SAP error message "WH000 EAN (&) not found. Item cannot be identified" typically occurs in the context of warehouse management or inventory management processes. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the specified EAN (European Article Number) for the item you are trying to process. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing EAN in Master Data: The EAN for the item may not be maintained in the material master data. This can happen if the item was created without an EAN or if the EAN was deleted or not updated.
  Incorrect EAN Format: The EAN provided may not conform to the expected format or may contain invalid characters.
  Item Not Extended to Warehouse: The material may not be extended to the relevant warehouse or storage location, leading to identification issues.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between different modules or systems,