How To Fix COM_PRODUCT_UNIT205 - GTIN &1 contains invalid characters

COM_PRODUCT_UNIT205 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT_UNIT - Messages on Units of Measure

• Message number: 205

• Message text: GTIN &1 contains invalid characters

What causes this issue?

The GTIN you have used contains characters which are not allowed. A
GTIN must not contain letters, blanks, or special characters. You are
only allowed to use the digits 0-9.

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?

Maintain the GTIN using digits only.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

COM_PRODUCT_UNIT205 - Details

• The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_UNIT205 indicates that the Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) you are trying to use contains invalid characters. GTINs are used to uniquely identify products and are typically composed of numeric characters. The error suggests that the GTIN you are working with includes characters that are not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Characters: The GTIN may contain letters, special characters, or spaces, which are not permitted. GTINs should only consist of digits (0-9).
  Incorrect Length: GTINs can be 8, 12, 13, or 14 digits long. If the GTIN does not conform to these lengths, it may trigger this error.
  Leading or Trailing Spaces: Sometimes, GTINs may inadvertently include leading or trailing spaces, which can cause this error.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry errors can lead to the inclusion of invalid characters.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the GTIN: Review the GTIN you are trying to enter. Ensure it consists only of numeric characters and is of the correct length