How To Fix WOSE132 - The system does not recognize EAN &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WOSE - Messages for Store Workbench Goods Receipt

• Message number: 132

• Message text: The system does not recognize EAN &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WOSE132 - The system does not recognize EAN &1. ?

  The SAP error message WOSE132, which states "The system does not recognize EAN &1," typically occurs when the system cannot find the specified European Article Number (EAN) in its database. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  EAN Not Maintained: The EAN you are trying to use has not been maintained in the system for the specific material.
  Incorrect EAN Format: The EAN may be incorrectly formatted or contain invalid characters.
  Material Not Created: The material associated with the EAN may not exist in the system.
  Inactive EAN: The EAN may have been marked as inactive or deleted in the system.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the material master data or the related configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check EAN Maintenance:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check if the EAN is maintained under the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Sales, or Purchasing).
  If it is not maintained, you can add it using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Verify EAN Format:
  
  Ensure that the EAN is in the correct format (usually 13 digits for EAN-13).
  Remove any leading or trailing spaces or invalid characters.
  
  
  
  Confirm Material Existence:
  
  Ensure that the material associated with the EAN exists in the system.
  If the material does not exist, create it using transaction code MM01 (Create Material).
  
  
  
  Check EAN Status:
  
  If the EAN is inactive, you may need to reactivate it or create a new EAN for the material.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check for any inconsistencies in the material master data that might affect the recognition of the EAN.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the EAN or how to maintain it, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  EAN (European Article Number): A unique identifier for products, used primarily in retail and logistics.
  Material Master: The central repository of information related to materials in SAP, which includes various views for different business processes.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WOSE132 error and ensure that the EAN is recognized by the system.