How To Fix AIN_EPC020 - This &2 &3 has wrong check digit; check digit must be &1

AIN_EPC020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AIN_EPC - EPC Related Message Class

• Message number: 020

• Message text: This &2 &3 has wrong check digit; check digit must be &1

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

AIN_EPC020 - Details

• The SAP error message AIN_EPC020 indicates that there is an issue with the check digit of a specific identifier, typically related to EPC (Electronic Product Code) or similar identifiers used in inventory and asset management. The message format suggests that the system is expecting a specific check digit but has encountered a different one.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the check digit of the provided identifier (e.g., an EPC or a barcode) does not match the expected check digit. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Data Entry Error: The identifier may have been entered incorrectly, leading to a mismatch in the check digit.
  Incorrect Format: The identifier may not be in the correct format or may have been altered in some way.
  Corrupted Data: The data may have been corrupted during transmission or storage.
  Calculation Error: The check digit may not have been calculated correctly when the identifier was generated.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AIN_EPC020 error, you