How To Fix WRF_MATERIAL098 - EAN maintenance can only be selected for new materials

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_MATERIAL - Additional Messages for Material Master (Retail)

• Message number: 098

• Message text: EAN maintenance can only be selected for new materials

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_MATERIAL098 - EAN maintenance can only be selected for new materials ?

  The SAP error message WRF_MATERIAL098 indicates that the system is trying to perform EAN (European Article Number) maintenance for a material that is not classified as a new material. This typically occurs when you attempt to maintain EANs for an existing material rather than a newly created one.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because EAN maintenance is restricted to new materials in the SAP system. This is a design choice to ensure that EANs are only assigned to materials that are being introduced into the system for the first time. If you attempt to maintain EANs for an existing material, the system will throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Status: Ensure that the material you are trying to maintain is indeed a new material. If it is an existing material, you will need to follow a different process to update or maintain its EANs.
  
  
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