How To Fix /STTPEC/MC_MD073 - GTIN digits count &1 is not valid, and should be &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STTPEC/MC_MD -

• Message number: 073

• Message text: GTIN digits count &1 is not valid, and should be &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STTPEC/MC_MD073 - GTIN digits count &1 is not valid, and should be &2 ?

  The SAP error message /STTPEC/MC_MD073 GTIN digits count &1 is not valid, and should be &2 typically relates to issues with the Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) format in the SAP system. GTIN is a unique identifier for trade items, and it can be represented in various formats, such as GTIN-8, GTIN-12, GTIN-13, and GTIN-14, each having a specific number of digits.
  Cause:
  The error message indicates that the GTIN you are trying to use has an incorrect number of digits. The message specifies that the current count of digits (&1) does not match the expected count (&2). This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect GTIN Input: The GTIN entered may have been mistyped or incorrectly formatted.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the GTINs may not have been validated properly.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured to accept the specific GTIN format you are trying to use.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Verify GTIN Format: Check the GTIN you are trying to enter. Ensure that it has the correct number of digits as specified by the error message. For example:
  
  GTIN-8: 8 digits
  GTIN-12: 12 digits
  GTIN-13: 13 digits
  GTIN-14: 14 digits
  
  
  
  Correct the Input: If the GTIN is incorrect, correct it to match the expected format.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If you are consistently encountering this error with valid GTINs, check the configuration settings in your SAP system to ensure that it is set up to accept the GTIN formats you are using.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or guidelines regarding GTINs to ensure compliance with standards.
  
  
  Data Validation: If you are importing or migrating data, ensure that the GTINs are validated before they are loaded into the system.
  
  
  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 Standards: Familiarize yourself with the GTIN standards set by GS1, which governs the structure and use of GTINs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on handling GTINs.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or MM02 (Change Material) to review and edit material master data related to GTINs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that GTINs are correctly formatted and accepted in your SAP system.