How To Fix WRF_PCM221 - Catalog &, EAN &, date&: Mat. no. & has already been assigned to an EAN

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PCM - Price Catalog Inbound

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Catalog &, EAN &, date&: Mat. no. & has already been assigned to an EAN

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PCM221 - Catalog &, EAN &, date&: Mat. no. & has already been assigned to an EAN ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PCM221 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of a material number (Mat. no.) to an EAN (European Article Number) in the product catalog. This error typically occurs when you attempt to assign an EAN to a material that has already been assigned to another EAN or when there is a conflict in the data.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The material number you are trying to assign to the EAN is already linked to another EAN in the system.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect entries or missing information.
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not allow multiple EANs for the same material number, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments: 
  
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or MM02 (Change Material) to check the existing EAN assignments for the material number in question.
  Verify if the material is already assigned to another EAN.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Assignment:
  
  If the material is indeed assigned to another EAN and you want to change it, you may need to remove the existing assignment first. This can be done using transaction MM02 to change the material and update the EAN assignment.
  
  
  
  Create a New Material:
  
  If the material should have a unique EAN and cannot be reassigned, consider creating a new material number for the new EAN.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Ensure that all data entries are correct and that there are no typos or inconsistencies in the EAN or material number.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines related to EAN and material assignments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03, MM02, WRF1, and WRF2 for managing materials and EANs.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to material and EAN assignments in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.