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

SAP Term: manufacturer EAN

• Component: IS-R

• Component Name: SAP for Retail

• Description: Retail Unique 13-digit number made up of a country identification number, a vendor number BBN, company-internal material number and the check digit calculated.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Manufacturer EAN (European Article Number) is a unique identifier used to identify products in the SAP for Retail system. It is a 13-digit number that is assigned to each product by the manufacturer. This number is used to track and manage inventory, as well as to facilitate ordering and shipping of products. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP for Retail, the Manufacturer EAN is used to identify products in the system. It is entered into the system when a product is added, and can be used to search for products in the system. The Manufacturer EAN can also be used to track inventory levels, as well as to facilitate ordering and shipping of products. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When entering a Manufacturer EAN into SAP for Retail, it is important to ensure that the number is correct and up-to-date. This will help ensure that the correct product is identified in the system. Additionally, it is important to keep track of any changes in Manufacturer EANs, as this can affect inventory levels and ordering processes. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The Manufacturer EAN is part of the Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) system, which is an international standard for product identification. The GTIN system includes other identifiers such as UPC (Universal Product Code) and ISBN (International Standard Book Number). Additionally, the Manufacturer EAN can be used in conjunction with other identifiers such as barcodes and RFID tags for tracking and managing inventory.