How To Fix MK037 - GTIN is missing for material &1 and unit of measure &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 037

• Message text: GTIN is missing for material &1 and unit of measure &2

What causes this issue?

During the import of GTIN data from a file/from the clipboard, article
&V1& and unit of measure &V2& were read, but no GTIN was specified for
them.

System Response

The relevant data line was flagged as having errors.

How to fix this error?

You can correct this error only by adjusting the data in your input
file/in the clipboard.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MK037 - GTIN is missing for material &1 and unit of measure &2 ?

  The SAP error message MK037 indicates that a Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) is missing for a specific material and unit of measure. This error typically arises in scenarios where GTINs are required for materials, such as in logistics, inventory management, or when dealing with external trading partners.
  Cause:
  
  Missing GTIN Assignment: The material in question does not have a GTIN assigned in the system.
  Incorrect Unit of Measure: The GTIN may not be assigned for the specific unit of measure being used.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data or the GTIN data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MK037 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check if the GTIN is assigned under the relevant views (usually in the Basic Data or Sales views).
  If the GTIN is missing, you will need to add it.
  
  
  
  Assign GTIN:
  
  If the GTIN is not assigned, you can do so by using transaction code MM02 to modify the material master.
  Navigate to the relevant view and enter the GTIN for the material and the specific unit of measure.
  
  
  
  Verify Unit of Measure:
  
  Ensure that the GTIN is assigned for the correct unit of measure. If the GTIN is only assigned for a different unit of measure, you may need to add it for the required unit.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the material master data. You can use transaction code MM02 to review and correct any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the GTIN requirements for your organization or trading partners, consult your internal documentation or guidelines.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  GTIN: The Global Trade Item Number is a unique identifier for products, which is essential for tracking and managing inventory, especially in supply chain and retail environments.
  Material Master: The material master in SAP contains all the information a company needs to manage a material, including its GTIN, descriptions, and units of measure.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM01: Create Material Master
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MK037 error and ensure that the GTIN is properly assigned to the material in question.