What is 'short EAN' in SAP IS-R - SAP for Retail?

short EAN - Overview

• Component: IS-R

• Component Name: SAP for Retail

• Description: Retail An 8-digit short form of the EAN International Article Number.

short EAN - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Short EAN is a type of European Article Number (EAN) used in the IS-R SAP for Retail component. It is a 13-digit code that uniquely identifies products and services in the retail industry. It is used to track and manage inventory, as well as to facilitate sales transactions. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Short EANs are used in the IS-R SAP for Retail component to identify products and services. They are used to track and manage inventory, as well as to facilitate sales transactions. The Short EAN is entered into the system when a product or service is added to the inventory, and it is used to identify the item when it is sold. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When entering a Short EAN into the system, make sure that it is entered correctly. If an incorrect Short EAN is entered, it can lead to incorrect inventory tracking and sales transactions. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The IS-R SAP for Retail component also uses Global Trade Item Numbers (GTINs) to identify products and services. GTINs are 14-digit codes that are used in addition to Short EANs for tracking and managing inventory, as well as for facilitating sales transactions.