How To Fix WE242 - EAN has an incorrect check digit; the following would be correct: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WE - Messages for EAN Customizing and for EAN management in MM_BD

• Message number: 242

• Message text: EAN has an incorrect check digit; the following would be correct: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WE242 - EAN has an incorrect check digit; the following would be correct: & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WE242: "EAN has an incorrect check digit; the following would be correct: &":
  
  Error Message:
  WE242 - EAN has an incorrect check digit; the following would be correct: &
  
  
  Cause:
  
  The error occurs during IDoc processing (typically inbound or outbound) when an EAN (European Article Number) or GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) is validated.
  The EAN number provided in the IDoc segment has an incorrect check digit.
  The system calculates the correct check digit based on the EAN number and finds a mismatch with the one provided.
  This validation is done to ensure data integrity and correctness of barcode numbers.
  
  
  Background on EAN and Check Digit:
  
  EAN/GTIN codes are standardized barcodes used globally to identify products.
  The last digit of an EAN/GTIN is a check digit, calculated using a specific algorithm (modulus 10) on the preceding digits.
  This check digit helps detect errors in scanning or manual entry.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify the EAN Number:
  
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