How To Fix EAN_UCC008 - GTIN &1 is not assigned to a material master; see long text

EAN_UCC008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EAN_UCC - EAN.UCC Messages

• Message number: 008

• Message text: GTIN &1 is not assigned to a material master; see long text

What causes this issue?

You have entered a Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) that is not assigned
to a material master. As a result, the system cannot perform a
consistency check.

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 a GTIN that is assigned to a material master. Alternatively, you
can assign the GTIN that you entered to a material master.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EAN_UCC008 - GTIN &1 is not assigned to a material master; see long text ?

  The SAP error message EAN_UCC008 indicates that a Global Trade Item Number (GTIN), also known as a European Article Number (EAN), is not assigned to a material master record in the SAP system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform operations that require the GTIN to be linked to a specific material, such as during goods movements, sales order processing, or inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing GTIN Assignment: The GTIN you are trying to use is not assigned to any material master record in the system.
  Incorrect GTIN: The GTIN entered may be incorrect or not formatted properly.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master record may not have been created or may not have the necessary data fields filled out.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the EAN_UCC008 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check GTIN: Verify that the GTIN you are using is correct. Ensure that it is the right number and is formatted correctly.
  
  
  Assign GTIN to Material