How To Fix MK023 - GTIN &1 for material &2 and unit of measure &3 will be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 023

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

What causes this issue?

During the import of GTIN data in overwrite mode, different GTINs or
fewer GTINs were provided in the input file/clipboard for article &V2&
and unit of measure &V3& (in comparison to the GTINs that are currently
on the database for this article and unit of measure). This means that
the existing GTINs will be deleted, and replaced with the newly imported
GTINs. Alternatively, an empty GTIN or the initialization character (for
example, "~") may have been submitted. This leads to the complete
deletion of all GTINs for article &V2& and unit of measure &V3&.

System Response

The GTIN &V1& is flagged to be deleted.

How to fix this error?

When you save this change, this GTIN will be deleted.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MK023 - GTIN &1 for material &2 and unit of measure &3 will be deleted ?

  The SAP error message MK023 indicates that a Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) for a specific material and unit of measure is being deleted. This message typically arises in the context of managing product data in SAP, particularly when dealing with materials that have GTINs assigned to them.
  Cause:
  
  Data Deletion: The GTIN is being deleted from the material master record, which may occur due to data maintenance activities or changes in product packaging.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the material master or the GTIN assignment.
  Master Data Changes: Changes in the master data that affect the GTIN, such as changes in the unit of measure or material type.
  Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that lead to the GTIN being flagged for deletion.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Material Master Data: Check the material master data for the specific material and unit of measure to ensure that the GTIN is correctly assigned and that there are no inconsistencies.
  Reassign GTIN: If the GTIN is being deleted unintentionally, you may need to reassign it to the material. This can be done through transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) or using the appropriate data maintenance transaction.
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings for GTINs in your SAP system are correct. This may involve checking the settings in the material master or related configuration tables.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling GTINs and material master data.
  Data Consistency Check: Run data consistency checks to identify any issues with the material master data that may be causing the GTIN to be flagged for deletion.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing material master data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to GTIN handling in your version of SAP.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user performing the changes has the necessary authorizations to modify GTINs and material master data.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training for users involved in material master data management to prevent future issues related to GTINs.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant for further assistance.