How To Fix MM657 - You set the 'GDS-Relevant' indicator even though no EAN is entered

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM - Messages for material master maintenance and Customizing

• Message number: 657

• Message text: You set the 'GDS-Relevant' indicator even though no EAN is entered

What causes this issue?

You tried to set the <ZK>GDS-Relevant</> indicator.
You can only set this indicator when the material has at least one
European Article Number (EAN).

System Response

If your Customizing settings mean that the system displays an error
message, you cannot set the indicator.

How to fix this error?

Enter an EAN for at least one unit of measure.

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 MM657 - You set the 'GDS-Relevant' indicator even though no EAN is entered ?

  The SAP error message MM657 indicates that the system has detected that the 'GDS-Relevant' (Global Data Synchronization) indicator has been set for a material, but no EAN (European Article Number) has been entered. This situation typically arises in the context of managing product data for global trade, where EANs are essential for identifying products.
  Cause:
  
  GDS-Relevant Indicator Set: The material master record has the GDS-Relevant indicator activated, which signifies that the material is intended for global data synchronization.
  Missing EAN: The EAN, which is a unique identifier for products, has not been entered in the material master record. This is a requirement when the GDS-Relevant indicator is set.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that an EAN is entered for the material in question. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Material Master:
  
  Go to the transaction code MM02 (Change Material) or MM01 (Create Material) in SAP.
  
  
  
  Select the Appropriate Views:
  
  Choose the relevant views that include the EAN information, typically the 'Basic Data' or 'Sales' views.
  
  
  
  Enter EAN:
  
  In the EAN field, enter the appropriate EAN for the material. Ensure that the EAN is valid and follows the correct format.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the EAN, save the changes to the material master record.
  
  
  
  Verify GDS Settings:
  
  If the material is not intended to be GDS-relevant, you can also consider unsetting the GDS-Relevant indicator if it is not needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  EAN Format: Ensure that the EAN you are entering is in the correct format (usually 13 digits for EAN-13).
  GDS Compliance: If your organization is involved in global trade, ensure that all products that are GDS-relevant have the necessary identifiers to comply with GDS standards.
  Material Master Data: Regularly review and maintain material master data to avoid similar issues in the future.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing material master data and GDS settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM657 error and ensure that your material master records are correctly configured for GDS compliance.