How To Fix COM_PRODUCT_UNIT202 - GTIN &1 must be exactly 14 characters long

COM_PRODUCT_UNIT202 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT_UNIT - Messages on Units of Measure

• Message number: 202

• Message text: GTIN &1 must be exactly 14 characters long

What causes this issue?

A Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) must be 14 characters long. The
number you used does not contain 14 characters.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter leading zeros to make the GTIN 14 characters long.

How can this happen?

You tried to enter 12345678, enter 00000012345678 instead.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

COM_PRODUCT_UNIT202 - Details

• The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_UNIT202 indicates that the Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) you are trying to enter does not meet the required length of exactly 14 characters. The GTIN is a unique identifier for products, and it can be in the form of GTIN-8, GTIN-12, GTIN-13, or GTIN-14. In this case, the system expects a GTIN-14 format.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Length: The GTIN you are trying to input is either shorter or longer than 14 characters.
  Formatting Issues: The GTIN may contain spaces, dashes, or other non-numeric characters that are not allowed.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typographical error during data entry.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the GTIN: Verify that the GTIN you are entering is indeed 14 characters long. If it is not, you will need to correct it.
  Remove Non-Numeric Characters: Ensure that the GTIN consists only of numeric characters (0-9) without any spaces or special characters.
  Use the Correct GTIN Format: If you have