How To Fix /STTPEC/MC_MD139 - Empty global trade item number (GTIN)

/STTPEC/MC_MD139 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STTPEC/MC_MD -

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Empty global trade item number (GTIN)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STTPEC/MC_MD139 - Empty global trade item number (GTIN) ?

  The SAP error message /STTPEC/MC_MD139 Empty global trade item number (GTIN) typically occurs in the context of managing materials and inventory in SAP, particularly when dealing with Global Trade Item Numbers (GTINs) for products. This error indicates that a required GTIN field is empty or not populated in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing GTIN: The most common cause of this error is that the GTIN field for a material or product is not filled in the material master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the material master or the settings related to GTIN management.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the GTINs may not have been transferred correctly.
  User Input Error: During the creation or modification of material records, users may forget to enter the GTIN.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03 for display or MM02 for change).
  Verify that the GTIN field