The EAN & has an incorrect check digit

Message type: E = Error

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

Message number: 218

Message text: The EAN & has an incorrect check digit



What causes this issue?

By means of the <DS:GLOS.check-digit_algorithm>check-digit algorithm</>
for this EAN, the system has found that you have entered an incorrect
check digit.


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?

Correct the check digit.

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