What is instore EAN in SAP IS-R - SAP for Retail?

SAP Term: instore EAN

• Component: IS-R

• Component Name: SAP for Retail

• Description: Retail Company-internal material number in line with CCG standards, beginning with "20" and meeting all other EAN International Article Number criteria.

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• Key Concepts: 
  InStore EAN (European Article Number) is a unique barcode used to identify products in SAP for Retail. It is used to track and manage inventory, as well as to facilitate the checkout process. The EAN is typically printed on the product packaging and is scanned at the point of sale. 
  
  How to use it: 
  InStore EANs are used in SAP for Retail to identify products and track inventory. The EAN is assigned to each product in the system and is printed on the product packaging. At the point of sale, the EAN is scanned and the product information is retrieved from the system. This allows for accurate tracking of inventory and efficient checkout processes. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to ensure that all products have a unique InStore EAN assigned in SAP for Retail. This will ensure that all products can be accurately tracked and identified in the system. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all products have their EANs printed on their packaging, as this will make it easier for customers to quickly identify and purchase items at the point of sale. 
  
  Related Information: 
  InStore EANs are part of SAP for Retail’s Inventory Management module, which also includes features such as stock counting, stock transfers, and stock adjustments. Additionally, InStore EANs are related to other barcode standards such as UPC (Universal Product Code) and GTIN (Global Trade Item Number).