How To Fix MK021 - GTIN &1 for material &2 and unit of measure &3 will be created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MK - Mass Handling in the Material Master

• Message number: 021

• Message text: GTIN &1 for material &2 and unit of measure &3 will be created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MK021 - GTIN &1 for material &2 and unit of measure &3 will be created ?

  The SAP error message MK021 indicates that a Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) is being created for a specific material and unit of measure. This message typically arises in the context of materials management and logistics, particularly when dealing with product identification and barcoding.
  Cause:
  The error message MK021 is triggered when:
  
  A GTIN is not defined for the specified material in the system.
  The system is attempting to create a GTIN for a material that does not have the necessary configuration or data set up.
  There may be issues with the unit of measure (UoM) associated with the material.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MK021 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the specified material (transaction code MM03).
  Ensure that the GTIN is correctly defined in the relevant views (usually in the Sales or Basic Data views).
  
  
  
  Define GTIN:
  
  If the GTIN is not defined, you can create it by navigating to the appropriate transaction (e.g., MM01 for creating a material) and entering the GTIN in the relevant field.
  Ensure that the GTIN follows the correct format and is unique.
  
  
  
  Review Unit of Measure:
  
  Check if the unit of measure (UoM) specified in the error message is valid and correctly configured for the material.
  Ensure that the UoM is maintained in the material master and is compatible with the GTIN.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to GTINs in the SAP system. This may involve checking the settings in the Logistics module or the specific configuration for GTIN management.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on GTIN management and error handling.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  GTIN: A GTIN is a unique identifier for trade items, which can be used for tracking products in supply chains and for point-of-sale systems.
  Material Master: The material master is a central repository of information about materials in SAP, containing data relevant to various business processes.
  Unit of Measure (UoM): UoM defines how quantities of materials are measured and can include units like pieces, kilograms, liters, etc.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the MK021 error and ensure that GTINs are correctly created and maintained for your materials in SAP.