How To Fix E0053 - Conversion of GTIN to material number not unique

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Conversion of GTIN to material number not unique

What causes this issue?

No hits were found when converting from GTIN to the material number.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0053 - Conversion of GTIN to material number not unique ?

  The SAP error message E0053, which states "Conversion of GTIN to material number not unique," typically occurs when there is an attempt to convert a Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) to a material number, but the system finds multiple material numbers associated with the same GTIN. This can lead to ambiguity, as the system cannot determine which material number to use.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate GTINs: The GTIN being used is associated with more than one material number in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be errors in the data entry process, leading to multiple entries for the same GTIN.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be properly maintained, leading to inconsistencies.
  Configuration Issues: The system configuration may not be set up correctly to handle GTINs and material numbers.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: 
  
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or MM02 (Change Material) to check if the GTIN is linked to multiple material numbers.
  You can also use reports or queries to identify duplicate GTINs in the material master.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup:
  
  If duplicates are found, determine which material number is correct and remove or correct the duplicates.
  Ensure that each GTIN is uniquely associated with a single material number.
  
  
  
  Maintain Master Data:
  
  Regularly review and maintain your material master data to ensure that GTINs are correctly assigned and that there are no duplicates.
  Implement data governance practices to prevent future duplicates.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to GTIN and material number mapping in your SAP system.
  Ensure that the settings align with your business processes and that they are correctly implemented.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on handling GTINs and material numbers.
  
  
  
  Engage SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  GTIN: A GTIN is a unique identifier for trade items, which can be used to identify products in the supply chain.
  Material Master: The material master in SAP contains all the information related to materials that a company procures, produces, and sells.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing material data.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the error and ensuring proper data management practices, you can resolve the E0053 error and prevent it from occurring in the future.