How To Fix WSD_MESSAGE218 - Error while creating material for Price Catalog &1 and EAN no. &2

WSD_MESSAGE218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSD_MESSAGE - Message class for WSD

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Error while creating material for Price Catalog &1 and EAN no. &2

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WSD_MESSAGE218 - Details

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  SAP Error Message:
  WSD_MESSAGE218
  Text: Error while creating material for Price Catalog &1 and EAN no. &2
  
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs during the creation or synchronization of materials in the Price Catalog when the system attempts to create or update a material master record linked to a specific Price Catalog and EAN (European Article Number). The error indicates that the material creation process failed due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Data inconsistencies or missing mandatory fields: Required fields for material creation (such as material type, industry sector, or basic data) might be missing or incorrect.
  Duplicate material or EAN: The EAN number or material number might already exist in the system, causing a conflict.
  Authorization issues: The user or process creating the material might lack the necessary authorizations.
  Integration or interface errors: If the material creation is triggered via an interface (e.g., IDoc, BAPI), there