What is International Article Number in SAP LO - Logistics - General?

SAP Term: International Article Number

• Component: LO

• Component Name: Logistics - General

• Description: A standardized unit that uniquely identifies a material relating to a unit of measure or type of packaging. The International Article Number EAN is assigned by the manufacturer of the material. In this case, the EAN identifies the manufacturer uniquely. A company can assign EANs using "in-store" numbering techniques known only to the company. The equivalent of the EAN in America is the Universal Product Code UPC.

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• Key Concepts: 
  International Article Number (IAN) is a unique identifier used to identify products in the SAP system. It is a 13-digit code that is used to identify products in the global market. It is also known as the Global Trade Item Number (GTIN). 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP, IANs are used to identify products in the Material Master. This allows for easy tracking of products and their associated information. The IAN can be used to search for products in the system, as well as to create reports and analyze data related to the product. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When entering an IAN into SAP, it is important to ensure that the code is entered correctly. If there are any errors, it can lead to incorrect results or data being displayed. Additionally, it is important to ensure that the IAN is up-to-date and accurate. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The IAN is part of the LO Logistics - General component in SAP. It is also related to other components such as MM Materials Management and SD Sales & Distribution. Additionally, it can be used in conjunction with other SAP tools such as Business Intelligence (BI) and Advanced Planning & Optimization (APO).