Regarding EAN Code

[Former Member]

Hai Guys,

We need to enter the EAN code in material master. EAN code length is 13 character, In basic data 1 view we have one field called EAN/UPC but there we cannot enter the code. System is giving a error message called "The EAN xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx has an invalid prefix" Kindly tell me how can enter the EAN code in MM01.

Reg/ Shankar G

[former_member225662]

Hi,

For 14 digit use category as IC and for 12 digit use UC.

The EAN on the Basic Data screen of material master always relates to the base unit of measure.

An EAN must fulfil several criteria, for example, it must belong to a valid number range interval, it must normally have a valid EAN prefix, and it must satisfy a predefined check digit algorithm. For this reason, an EAN should only be assigned externally if it is specified by an external source such as the vendor, or if you are familiar with the configuration of EANs in Customizing. It is otherwise best for EANs to be assigned internally.

With internal number assignment, you enter the EAN category but not an EAN. With external number assignment, you enter the EAN but not an EAN category. In this case, the EAN category is determined by the system automatically

You do not need to enter the EAN category if you assign the International Article Number (EAN) externally. In this case, the system determines the correct EAN category automatically.

If you want the system to assign the EAN (internal assignment), you enter an EAN category, but leave the EAN field blank.

If both the EAN field and the EAN category field contain values, the system assumes that you want to enter the EAN externally and that you have possibly entered an incorrect EAN category.

Regards

KK

[Former Member]

Dear shankar,

Go to IMG-

LG- MM-SETTINGS FOR KEY FIELD-ENA- DO the complete setting -

Befor doing above setting , decide whether u want internal no / External no range

Regards,

Suresh

[Former Member]

Hai Suresh,

Thanks for your reply, Can you tell me briefly what are the settings we have to do?

Reg/ Shankar G.

[Former Member]

Hi,

The settings in the EAN configs should be done in accordance to the desired standards (generally it is CCG)....for doing these settings one should be aware of this standard for numbering. Based on that the number range, prefix and attributes of the EAN should be defined in this config.

Regards,

[Former Member]

check what EAN category that u used ,then check the digit check and the prefix.you can check it in the customizing material master for EAN.