How To Fix WE303 - Specify a 2- or 3-digit value for EAN prefix

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 303

• Message text: Specify a 2- or 3-digit value for EAN prefix

What causes this issue?

You have specified the EAN prefix in an invalid format.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You must enter 2 or 3 digits for an EAN prefix. This means, for
example, for standard EAN-13s that you must specify the 13th and 12th
or the 13th, 12th, and 11th digits in the EAN. EANs are read from right
to left.
Note
You enter UPC code prefixes with leading zeros.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WE303 - Specify a 2- or 3-digit value for EAN prefix ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WE303: "Specify a 2- or 3-digit value for EAN prefix":
  
  Error Message:
  WE303 - Specify a 2- or 3-digit value for EAN prefix
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during the processing of IDoc segments that involve EAN (European Article Number) codes or GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) codes. The system expects the EAN prefix (the first part of the EAN/GTIN code) to be either 2 or 3 digits long, which corresponds to the country or GS1 prefix.
  If the EAN prefix provided in the IDoc or master data is not 2 or 3 digits, or if it is missing, the system raises this error.
  
  Background:
  
  The EAN/GTIN code structure is standardized by GS1.
  The prefix (first 2 or 3 digits) identifies the GS1 member organization or country.
  SAP validates this prefix to ensure data integrity and compliance with GS1 standards.
  
  
  Where it occurs:
  
  During IDoc inbound or outbound processing involving material master